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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,240.83, 3,361.79 and 780.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,240.83, 3,361.79 and 780.04 is: 1,170.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,240.83 : 3,361.79 = 780.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,240.83/3,361.79 = 780.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,240.83x = 3,361.79 × 780.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,240.83x = 2,622,330.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,622,330.67/2,240.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,170.25

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