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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,420.71, 3,629.63 and 776.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,420.71, 3,629.63 and 776.41 is: 1,164.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,420.71 : 3,629.63 = 776.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,420.71/3,629.63 = 776.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,420.71x = 3,629.63 × 776.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,420.71x = 2,818,081.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,818,081.03/2,420.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,164.15

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