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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,429.10, 3,643.65 and 785.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,429.10, 3,643.65 and 785.70 is: 1,178.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,429.10 : 3,643.65 = 785.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,429.10/3,643.65 = 785.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,429.10x = 3,643.65 × 785.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,429.10x = 2,862,815.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,862,815.81/2,429.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,178.55

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