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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,260.91, 3,390.54 and 779.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,260.91, 3,390.54 and 779.72 is: 1,169.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,260.91 : 3,390.54 = 779.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,260.91/3,390.54 = 779.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,260.91x = 3,390.54 × 779.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,260.91x = 2,643,671.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,643,671.85/2,260.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,169.30

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