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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,420.42, 3,631.08 and 776.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,420.42, 3,631.08 and 776.52 is: 1,164.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,420.42 : 3,631.08 = 776.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,420.42/3,631.08 = 776.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,420.42x = 3,631.08 × 776.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,420.42x = 2,819,606.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,819,606.24/2,420.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,164.92

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