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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,339.80, 3,510.32 and 780.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,339.80, 3,510.32 and 780.08 is: 1,170.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,339.80 : 3,510.32 = 780.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,339.80/3,510.32 = 780.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,339.80x = 3,510.32 × 780.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,339.80x = 2,738,330.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,738,330.43/2,339.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,170.33

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