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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,421.02, 3,630.62 and 777.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,421.02, 3,630.62 and 777.14 is: 1,165.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,421.02 : 3,630.62 = 777.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,421.02/3,630.62 = 777.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,421.02x = 3,630.62 × 777.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,421.02x = 2,821,500.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,821,500.03/2,421.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,165.42

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