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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,420.70, 3,629.61 and 777.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,420.70, 3,629.61 and 777.30 is: 1,165.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,420.70 : 3,629.61 = 777.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,420.70/3,629.61 = 777.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,420.70x = 3,629.61 × 777.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,420.70x = 2,821,295.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,821,295.85/2,420.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,165.49

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