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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,424.34, 3,636.69 and 781.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,424.34, 3,636.69 and 781.66 is: 1,172.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,424.34 : 3,636.69 = 781.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,424.34/3,636.69 = 781.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,424.34x = 3,636.69 × 781.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,424.34x = 2,842,655.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,842,655.11/2,424.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,172.55

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