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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,423.10, 3,634.02 and 779.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,423.10, 3,634.02 and 779.28 is: 1,168.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,423.10 : 3,634.02 = 779.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,423.10/3,634.02 = 779.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,423.10x = 3,634.02 × 779.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,423.10x = 2,831,919.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,831,919.11/2,423.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,168.72

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