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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,241.26, 3,361.89 and 780.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,241.26, 3,361.89 and 780.06 is: 1,170.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,241.26 : 3,361.89 = 780.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,241.26/3,361.89 = 780.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,241.26x = 3,361.89 × 780.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,241.26x = 2,622,475.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,622,475.91/2,241.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,170.09

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