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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,420.10, 3,631.66 and 777.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,420.10, 3,631.66 and 777.86 is: 1,167.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,420.10 : 3,631.66 = 777.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,420.10/3,631.66 = 777.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,420.10x = 3,631.66 × 777.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,420.10x = 2,824,923.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,824,923.05/2,420.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,167.28

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