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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,260.15, 3,389.38 and 778.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,260.15, 3,389.38 and 778.96 is: 1,168.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,260.15 : 3,389.38 = 778.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,260.15/3,389.38 = 778.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,260.15x = 3,389.38 × 778.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,260.15x = 2,640,191.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,640,191.76/2,260.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,168.15

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