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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,281.15, 3,420.81 and 779.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,281.15, 3,420.81 and 779.79 is: 1,169.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,281.15 : 3,420.81 = 779.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,281.15/3,420.81 = 779.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,281.15x = 3,420.81 × 779.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,281.15x = 2,667,515.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,667,515.38/2,281.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,169.38

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