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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,320.26, 3,480.40 and 781.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,320.26, 3,480.40 and 781.26 is: 1,171.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,320.26 : 3,480.40 = 781.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,320.26/3,480.40 = 781.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,320.26x = 3,480.40 × 781.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,320.26x = 2,719,097.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,719,097.30/2,320.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,171.89

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