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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,429.85, 3,645.36 and 786.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,429.85, 3,645.36 and 786.40 is: 1,179.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,429.85 : 3,645.36 = 786.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,429.85/3,645.36 = 786.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,429.85x = 3,645.36 × 786.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,429.85x = 2,866,700.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,866,700.89/2,429.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,179.78

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