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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,262.52, 3,392.90 and 781.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,262.52, 3,392.90 and 781.47 is: 1,171.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,262.52 : 3,392.90 = 781.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,262.52/3,392.90 = 781.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,262.52x = 3,392.90 × 781.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,262.52x = 2,651,437.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,651,437.17/2,262.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,171.90

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