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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,423.97, 3,635.91 and 780.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,423.97, 3,635.91 and 780.48 is: 1,170.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,423.97 : 3,635.91 = 780.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,423.97/3,635.91 = 780.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,423.97x = 3,635.91 × 780.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,423.97x = 2,837,755.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,837,755.04/2,423.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,170.71

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