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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,414.90, 3,621.72 and 770.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,414.90, 3,621.72 and 770.60 is: 1,155.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,414.90 : 3,621.72 = 770.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,414.90/3,621.72 = 770.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,414.90x = 3,621.72 × 770.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,414.90x = 2,790,897.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,790,897.43/2,414.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,155.70

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