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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,424.97, 3,637.41 and 781.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,424.97, 3,637.41 and 781.48 is: 1,172.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,424.97 : 3,637.41 = 781.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,424.97/3,637.41 = 781.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,424.97x = 3,637.41 × 781.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,424.97x = 2,842,563.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,842,563.17/2,424.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,172.21

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