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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,241.24, 3,362.22 and 780.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,241.24, 3,362.22 and 780.81 is: 1,171.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,241.24 : 3,362.22 = 780.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,241.24/3,362.22 = 780.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,241.24x = 3,362.22 × 780.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,241.24x = 2,625,255.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,625,255.00/2,241.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,171.34

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