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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,444.82, 3,667.84 and 778.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,444.82, 3,667.84 and 778.90 is: 1,168.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,444.82 : 3,667.84 = 778.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,444.82/3,667.84 = 778.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,444.82x = 3,667.84 × 778.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,444.82x = 2,856,880.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,856,880.58/2,444.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,168.54

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