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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,262.45, 3,392.85 and 781.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,262.45, 3,392.85 and 781.30 is: 1,171.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,262.45 : 3,392.85 = 781.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,262.45/3,392.85 = 781.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,262.45x = 3,392.85 × 781.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,262.45x = 2,650,826.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,650,826.94/2,262.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,171.66

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