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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,241.78, 3,362.70 and 780.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,241.78, 3,362.70 and 780.95 is: 1,171.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,241.78 : 3,362.70 = 780.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,241.78/3,362.70 = 780.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,241.78x = 3,362.70 × 780.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,241.78x = 2,626,083.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,626,083.75/2,241.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,171.43

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