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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,422.32, 3,632.12 and 778.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,422.32, 3,632.12 and 778.48 is: 1,167.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,422.32 : 3,632.12 = 778.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,422.32/3,632.12 = 778.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,422.32x = 3,632.12 × 778.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,422.32x = 2,827,532.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,827,532.78/2,422.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,167.28

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