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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,424.39, 3,636.63 and 781.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,424.39, 3,636.63 and 781.08 is: 1,171.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,424.39 : 3,636.63 = 781.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,424.39/3,636.63 = 781.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,424.39x = 3,636.63 × 781.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,424.39x = 2,840,498.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,840,498.96/2,424.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,171.63

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