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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,242.72, 3,364.48 and 781.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,242.72, 3,364.48 and 781.76 is: 1,172.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,242.72 : 3,364.48 = 781.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,242.72/3,364.48 = 781.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,242.72x = 3,364.48 × 781.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,242.72x = 2,630,215.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,630,215.88/2,242.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,172.78

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