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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,422.47, 3,634.02 and 778.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,422.47, 3,634.02 and 778.44 is: 1,167.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,422.47 : 3,634.02 = 778.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,422.47/3,634.02 = 778.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,422.47x = 3,634.02 × 778.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,422.47x = 2,828,866.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,828,866.53/2,422.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,167.76

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