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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,261.57, 3,392.34 and 780.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,261.57, 3,392.34 and 780.56 is: 1,170.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,261.57 : 3,392.34 = 780.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,261.57/3,392.34 = 780.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,261.57x = 3,392.34 × 780.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,261.57x = 2,647,907.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,647,907.95/2,261.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,170.83

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