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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,423.99, 3,636.09 and 780.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,423.99, 3,636.09 and 780.41 is: 1,170.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,423.99 : 3,636.09 = 780.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,423.99/3,636.09 = 780.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,423.99x = 3,636.09 × 780.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,423.99x = 2,837,622.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,837,622.82/2,423.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,170.64

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