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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,424.56, 3,637.44 and 781.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,424.56, 3,637.44 and 781.07 is: 1,171.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,424.56 : 3,637.44 = 781.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,424.56/3,637.44 = 781.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,424.56x = 3,637.44 × 781.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,424.56x = 2,841,077.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,841,077.07/2,424.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,171.79

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