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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,240.73, 3,361.10 and 779.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,240.73, 3,361.10 and 779.49 is: 1,169.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,240.73 : 3,361.10 = 779.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,240.73/3,361.10 = 779.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,240.73x = 3,361.10 × 779.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,240.73x = 2,619,939.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,619,939.94/2,240.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,169.24

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