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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,424.22, 3,636.21 and 780.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,424.22, 3,636.21 and 780.73 is: 1,171.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,424.22 : 3,636.21 = 780.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,424.22/3,636.21 = 780.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,424.22x = 3,636.21 × 780.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,424.22x = 2,838,876.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,838,876.15/2,424.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,171.05

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