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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,241.16, 3,361.74 and 780.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,241.16, 3,361.74 and 780.32 is: 1,170.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,241.16 : 3,361.74 = 780.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,241.16/3,361.74 = 780.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,241.16x = 3,361.74 × 780.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,241.16x = 2,623,229.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,623,229.06/2,241.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,170.48

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