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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,424.47, 3,637.04 and 780.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,424.47, 3,637.04 and 780.46 is: 1,170.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,424.47 : 3,637.04 = 780.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,424.47/3,637.04 = 780.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,424.47x = 3,637.04 × 780.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,424.47x = 2,838,551.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,838,551.24/2,424.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,170.79

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