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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,425.78, 3,637.90 and 781.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,425.78, 3,637.90 and 781.98 is: 1,172.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,425.78 : 3,637.90 = 781.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,425.78/3,637.90 = 781.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,425.78x = 3,637.90 × 781.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,425.78x = 2,844,765.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,844,765.04/2,425.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,172.72

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