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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,435.77, 3,654.50 and 770.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,435.77, 3,654.50 and 770.15 is: 1,155.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,435.77 : 3,654.50 = 770.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,435.77/3,654.50 = 770.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,435.77x = 3,654.50 × 770.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,435.77x = 2,814,524.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,814,524.24/2,435.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,155.50

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