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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,424.36, 3,636.96 and 781.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,424.36, 3,636.96 and 781.41 is: 1,172.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,424.36 : 3,636.96 = 781.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,424.36/3,636.96 = 781.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,424.36x = 3,636.96 × 781.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,424.36x = 2,841,956.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,841,956.91/2,424.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,172.25

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