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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,419.40, 3,629.90 and 776.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,419.40, 3,629.90 and 776.20 is: 1,164.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,419.40 : 3,629.90 = 776.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,419.40/3,629.90 = 776.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,419.40x = 3,629.90 × 776.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,419.40x = 2,817,528.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,817,528.38/2,419.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,164.56

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