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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,424.86, 3,637.29 and 781.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,424.86, 3,637.29 and 781.44 is: 1,172.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,424.86 : 3,637.29 = 781.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,424.86/3,637.29 = 781.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,424.86x = 3,637.29 × 781.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,424.86x = 2,842,310.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,842,310.26/2,424.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,172.15

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