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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,240.92, 3,361.64 and 779.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,240.92, 3,361.64 and 779.94 is: 1,170.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,240.92 : 3,361.64 = 779.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,240.92/3,361.64 = 779.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,240.92x = 3,361.64 × 779.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,240.92x = 2,621,877.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,621,877.50/2,240.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,170.00

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