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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,421.60, 3,630.60 and 777.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,421.60, 3,630.60 and 777.20 is: 1,165.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,421.60 : 3,630.60 = 777.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,421.60/3,630.60 = 777.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,421.60x = 3,630.60 × 777.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,421.60x = 2,821,702.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,821,702.32/2,421.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,165.22

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