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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,421.29, 3,632.19 and 777.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,421.29, 3,632.19 and 777.45 is: 1,166.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,421.29 : 3,632.19 = 777.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,421.29/3,632.19 = 777.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,421.29x = 3,632.19 × 777.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,421.29x = 2,823,840.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,823,840.76/2,421.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,166.25

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