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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,429.75, 3,644.68 and 786.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,429.75, 3,644.68 and 786.46 is: 1,179.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,429.75 : 3,644.68 = 786.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,429.75/3,644.68 = 786.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,429.75x = 3,644.68 × 786.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,429.75x = 2,866,395.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,866,395.03/2,429.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,179.71

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