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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,423.54, 3,635.62 and 779.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,423.54, 3,635.62 and 779.65 is: 1,169.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,423.54 : 3,635.62 = 779.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,423.54/3,635.62 = 779.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,423.54x = 3,635.62 × 779.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,423.54x = 2,834,500.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,834,500.09/2,423.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,169.57

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