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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,241.14, 3,361.73 and 780.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,241.14, 3,361.73 and 780.29 is: 1,170.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,241.14 : 3,361.73 = 780.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,241.14/3,361.73 = 780.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,241.14x = 3,361.73 × 780.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,241.14x = 2,623,134.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,623,134.66/2,241.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,170.45

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