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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,423.01, 3,635.11 and 779.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,423.01, 3,635.11 and 779.51 is: 1,169.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,423.01 : 3,635.11 = 779.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,423.01/3,635.11 = 779.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,423.01x = 3,635.11 × 779.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,423.01x = 2,833,604.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,833,604.60/2,423.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,169.46

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