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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,318.14, 3,477.21 and 780.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,318.14, 3,477.21 and 780.22 is: 1,170.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,318.14 : 3,477.21 = 780.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,318.14/3,477.21 = 780.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,318.14x = 3,477.21 × 780.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,318.14x = 2,712,988.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,712,988.79/2,318.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,170.33

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