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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,240.20, 3,360.30 and 779.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,240.20, 3,360.30 and 779.35 is: 1,169.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,240.20 : 3,360.30 = 779.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,240.20/3,360.30 = 779.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,240.20x = 3,360.30 × 779.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,240.20x = 2,618,849.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,618,849.81/2,240.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,169.03

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