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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,428.44, 3,642.74 and 785.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,428.44, 3,642.74 and 785.00 is: 1,177.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,428.44 : 3,642.74 = 785.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,428.44/3,642.74 = 785.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,428.44x = 3,642.74 × 785.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,428.44x = 2,859,528.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,859,528.76/2,428.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,177.52

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