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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,420.04, 3,629.71 and 776.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,420.04, 3,629.71 and 776.37 is: 1,164.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,420.04 : 3,629.71 = 776.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,420.04/3,629.71 = 776.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,420.04x = 3,629.71 × 776.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,420.04x = 2,817,985.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,817,985.31/2,420.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,164.44

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