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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,241.86, 3,362.69 and 781.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,241.86, 3,362.69 and 781.34 is: 1,171.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,241.86 : 3,362.69 = 781.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,241.86/3,362.69 = 781.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,241.86x = 3,362.69 × 781.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,241.86x = 2,627,389.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,627,389.34/2,241.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,171.97

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