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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,424.67, 3,634.69 and 780.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,424.67, 3,634.69 and 780.06 is: 1,169.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,424.67 : 3,634.69 = 780.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,424.67/3,634.69 = 780.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,424.67x = 3,634.69 × 780.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,424.67x = 2,835,276.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,835,276.28/2,424.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,169.35

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