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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,262.51, 3,393.93 and 781.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,262.51, 3,393.93 and 781.12 is: 1,171.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,262.51 : 3,393.93 = 781.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,262.51/3,393.93 = 781.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,262.51x = 3,393.93 × 781.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,262.51x = 2,651,066.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,651,066.60/2,262.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,171.74

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