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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,260.30, 3,388.92 and 779.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,260.30, 3,388.92 and 779.14 is: 1,168.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,260.30 : 3,388.92 = 779.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,260.30/3,388.92 = 779.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,260.30x = 3,388.92 × 779.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,260.30x = 2,640,443.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,640,443.13/2,260.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,168.18

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