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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,444.40, 3,666.98 and 778.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,444.40, 3,666.98 and 778.68 is: 1,168.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,444.40 : 3,666.98 = 778.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,444.40/3,666.98 = 778.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,444.40x = 3,666.98 × 778.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,444.40x = 2,855,403.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,855,403.99/2,444.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,168.14

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