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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,428.37, 3,642.55 and 784.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,428.37, 3,642.55 and 784.91 is: 1,177.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,428.37 : 3,642.55 = 784.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,428.37/3,642.55 = 784.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,428.37x = 3,642.55 × 784.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,428.37x = 2,859,081.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,859,081.06/2,428.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,177.37

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