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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,420.28, 3,630.90 and 777.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,420.28, 3,630.90 and 777.24 is: 1,166.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,420.28 : 3,630.90 = 777.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,420.28/3,630.90 = 777.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,420.28x = 3,630.90 × 777.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,420.28x = 2,822,080.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,822,080.72/2,420.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,166.01

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