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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,445.98, 3,669.26 and 779.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,445.98, 3,669.26 and 779.52 is: 1,169.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,445.98 : 3,669.26 = 779.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,445.98/3,669.26 = 779.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,445.98x = 3,669.26 × 779.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,445.98x = 2,860,261.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,860,261.56/2,445.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,169.37

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