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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,242.48, 3,363.72 and 781.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,242.48, 3,363.72 and 781.62 is: 1,172.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,242.48 : 3,363.72 = 781.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,242.48/3,363.72 = 781.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,242.48x = 3,363.72 × 781.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,242.48x = 2,629,150.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,629,150.83/2,242.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,172.43

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