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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,241.95, 3,362.72 and 780.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,241.95, 3,362.72 and 780.89 is: 1,171.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,241.95 : 3,362.72 = 780.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,241.95/3,362.72 = 780.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,241.95x = 3,362.72 × 780.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,241.95x = 2,625,893.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,625,893.70/2,241.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,171.26

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