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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,320.13, 3,480.74 and 781.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,320.13, 3,480.74 and 781.13 is: 1,171.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,320.13 : 3,480.74 = 781.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,320.13/3,480.74 = 781.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,320.13x = 3,480.74 × 781.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,320.13x = 2,718,889.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,718,889.13/2,320.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,171.87

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