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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,242.32, 3,363.20 and 781.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,242.32, 3,363.20 and 781.36 is: 1,171.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,242.32 : 3,363.20 = 781.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,242.32/3,363.20 = 781.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,242.32x = 3,363.20 × 781.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,242.32x = 2,627,869.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,627,869.95/2,242.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,171.94

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