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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,422.98, 3,634.92 and 779.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,422.98, 3,634.92 and 779.36 is: 1,169.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,422.98 : 3,634.92 = 779.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,422.98/3,634.92 = 779.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,422.98x = 3,634.92 × 779.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,422.98x = 2,832,893.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,832,893.08/2,422.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,169.18

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