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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,340.20, 3,509.96 and 780.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,340.20, 3,509.96 and 780.20 is: 1,170.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,340.20 : 3,509.96 = 780.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,340.20/3,509.96 = 780.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,340.20x = 3,509.96 × 780.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,340.20x = 2,738,477.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,738,477.04/2,340.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,170.19

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