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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,425.56, 3,638.48 and 781.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,425.56, 3,638.48 and 781.67 is: 1,172.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,425.56 : 3,638.48 = 781.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,425.56/3,638.48 = 781.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,425.56x = 3,638.48 × 781.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,425.56x = 2,844,068.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,844,068.56/2,425.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,172.54

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