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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,241.61, 3,360.25 and 779.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,241.61, 3,360.25 and 779.83 is: 1,168.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,241.61 : 3,360.25 = 779.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,241.61/3,360.25 = 779.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,241.61x = 3,360.25 × 779.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,241.61x = 2,620,423.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,620,423.76/2,241.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,168.99

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