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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,422.58, 3,632.10 and 778.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,422.58, 3,632.10 and 778.19 is: 1,166.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,422.58 : 3,632.10 = 778.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,422.58/3,632.10 = 778.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,422.58x = 3,632.10 × 778.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,422.58x = 2,826,463.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,826,463.90/2,422.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,166.72

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