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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,421.41, 3,632.70 and 778.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,421.41, 3,632.70 and 778.11 is: 1,167.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,421.41 : 3,632.70 = 778.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,421.41/3,632.70 = 778.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,421.41x = 3,632.70 × 778.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,421.41x = 2,826,640.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,826,640.20/2,421.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,167.36

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