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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,422.04, 3,633.32 and 778.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,422.04, 3,633.32 and 778.20 is: 1,167.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,422.04 : 3,633.32 = 778.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,422.04/3,633.32 = 778.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,422.04x = 3,633.32 × 778.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,422.04x = 2,827,445.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,827,445.73/2,422.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,167.38

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