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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,436.63, 3,653.86 and 770.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,436.63, 3,653.86 and 770.34 is: 1,155.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,436.63 : 3,653.86 = 770.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,436.63/3,653.86 = 770.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,436.63x = 3,653.86 × 770.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,436.63x = 2,814,714.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,814,714.51/2,436.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,155.17

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