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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,241.66, 3,362.38 and 780.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,241.66, 3,362.38 and 780.92 is: 1,171.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,241.66 : 3,362.38 = 780.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,241.66/3,362.38 = 780.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,241.66x = 3,362.38 × 780.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,241.66x = 2,625,749.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,625,749.79/2,241.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,171.34

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