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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,241.10, 3,361.65 and 779.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,241.10, 3,361.65 and 779.22 is: 1,168.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,241.10 : 3,361.65 = 779.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,241.10/3,361.65 = 779.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,241.10x = 3,361.65 × 779.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,241.10x = 2,619,464.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,619,464.91/2,241.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,168.83

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