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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,340.30, 3,509.69 and 779.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,340.30, 3,509.69 and 779.88 is: 1,169.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,340.30 : 3,509.69 = 779.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,340.30/3,509.69 = 779.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,340.30x = 3,509.69 × 779.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,340.30x = 2,737,137.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,737,137.04/2,340.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,169.57

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