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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,425.95, 3,636.70 and 781.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,425.95, 3,636.70 and 781.65 is: 1,171.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,425.95 : 3,636.70 = 781.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,425.95/3,636.70 = 781.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,425.95x = 3,636.70 × 781.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,425.95x = 2,842,624.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,842,624.60/2,425.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,171.76

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