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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,420.15, 3,630.77 and 776.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,420.15, 3,630.77 and 776.69 is: 1,165.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,420.15 : 3,630.77 = 776.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,420.15/3,630.77 = 776.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,420.15x = 3,630.77 × 776.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,420.15x = 2,819,960.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,819,960.71/2,420.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,165.20

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