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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,242.99, 3,364.48 and 782.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,242.99, 3,364.48 and 782.10 is: 1,173.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,242.99 : 3,364.48 = 782.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,242.99/3,364.48 = 782.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,242.99x = 3,364.48 × 782.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,242.99x = 2,631,359.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,631,359.81/2,242.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,173.15

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