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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,422.54, 3,633.81 and 779.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,422.54, 3,633.81 and 779.19 is: 1,168.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,422.54 : 3,633.81 = 779.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,422.54/3,633.81 = 779.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,422.54x = 3,633.81 × 779.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,422.54x = 2,831,428.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,831,428.41/2,422.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,168.79

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