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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,424.31, 3,636.38 and 781.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,424.31, 3,636.38 and 781.17 is: 1,171.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,424.31 : 3,636.38 = 781.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,424.31/3,636.38 = 781.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,424.31x = 3,636.38 × 781.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,424.31x = 2,840,630.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,840,630.96/2,424.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,171.73

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