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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,445.15, 3,667.84 and 779.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,445.15, 3,667.84 and 779.45 is: 1,169.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,445.15 : 3,667.84 = 779.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,445.15/3,667.84 = 779.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,445.15x = 3,667.84 × 779.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,445.15x = 2,858,877.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,858,877.60/2,445.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,169.20

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