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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,425.71, 3,638.91 and 781.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,425.71, 3,638.91 and 781.71 is: 1,172.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,425.71 : 3,638.91 = 781.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,425.71/3,638.91 = 781.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,425.71x = 3,638.91 × 781.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,425.71x = 2,844,572.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,844,572.34/2,425.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,172.68

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