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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,421.28, 3,631.16 and 777.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,421.28, 3,631.16 and 777.46 is: 1,165.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,421.28 : 3,631.16 = 777.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,421.28/3,631.16 = 777.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,421.28x = 3,631.16 × 777.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,421.28x = 2,823,081.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,823,081.65/2,421.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,165.95

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