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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,419.79, 3,629.34 and 776.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,419.79, 3,629.34 and 776.48 is: 1,164.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,419.79 : 3,629.34 = 776.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,419.79/3,629.34 = 776.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,419.79x = 3,629.34 × 776.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,419.79x = 2,818,091.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,818,091.78/2,419.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,164.60

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