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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,242.77, 3,364.70 and 781.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,242.77, 3,364.70 and 781.93 is: 1,173.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,242.77 : 3,364.70 = 781.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,242.77/3,364.70 = 781.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,242.77x = 3,364.70 × 781.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,242.77x = 2,630,959.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,630,959.87/2,242.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,173.09

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