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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,424.78, 3,636.41 and 780.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,424.78, 3,636.41 and 780.98 is: 1,171.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,424.78 : 3,636.41 = 780.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,424.78/3,636.41 = 780.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,424.78x = 3,636.41 × 780.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,424.78x = 2,839,941.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,839,941.39/2,424.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,171.22

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