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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,421.94, 3,633.60 and 778.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,421.94, 3,633.60 and 778.45 is: 1,167.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,421.94 : 3,633.60 = 778.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,421.94/3,633.60 = 778.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,421.94x = 3,633.60 × 778.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,421.94x = 2,828,575.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,828,575.92/2,421.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,167.90

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