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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,424.66, 3,636.07 and 780.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,424.66, 3,636.07 and 780.76 is: 1,170.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,424.66 : 3,636.07 = 780.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,424.66/3,636.07 = 780.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,424.66x = 3,636.07 × 780.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,424.66x = 2,838,898.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,838,898.01/2,424.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,170.85

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