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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,262.33, 3,393.72 and 781.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,262.33, 3,393.72 and 781.36 is: 1,172.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,262.33 : 3,393.72 = 781.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,262.33/3,393.72 = 781.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,262.33x = 3,393.72 × 781.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,262.33x = 2,651,708.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,651,708.57/2,262.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,172.11

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