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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,428.43, 3,643.22 and 784.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,428.43, 3,643.22 and 784.84 is: 1,177.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,428.43 : 3,643.22 = 784.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,428.43/3,643.22 = 784.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,428.43x = 3,643.22 × 784.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,428.43x = 2,859,322.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,859,322.64/2,428.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,177.44

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