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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,240.32, 3,360.44 and 779.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,240.32, 3,360.44 and 779.44 is: 1,169.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,240.32 : 3,360.44 = 779.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,240.32/3,360.44 = 779.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,240.32x = 3,360.44 × 779.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,240.32x = 2,619,261.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,619,261.35/2,240.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,169.15

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