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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,242.52, 3,363.96 and 781.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,242.52, 3,363.96 and 781.64 is: 1,172.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,242.52 : 3,363.96 = 781.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,242.52/3,363.96 = 781.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,242.52x = 3,363.96 × 781.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,242.52x = 2,629,405.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,629,405.69/2,242.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,172.52

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