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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,240.71, 3,361.16 and 779.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,240.71, 3,361.16 and 779.97 is: 1,169.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,240.71 : 3,361.16 = 779.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,240.71/3,361.16 = 779.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,240.71x = 3,361.16 × 779.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,240.71x = 2,621,600.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,621,600.07/2,240.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,169.99

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