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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,425.81, 3,639.32 and 782.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,425.81, 3,639.32 and 782.32 is: 1,173.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,425.81 : 3,639.32 = 782.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,425.81/3,639.32 = 782.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,425.81x = 3,639.32 × 782.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,425.81x = 2,847,112.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,847,112.82/2,425.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,173.68

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