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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,240.08, 3,360.67 and 779.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,240.08, 3,360.67 and 779.24 is: 1,169.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,240.08 : 3,360.67 = 779.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,240.08/3,360.67 = 779.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,240.08x = 3,360.67 × 779.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,240.08x = 2,618,774.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,618,774.94/2,240.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,169.06

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