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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,340.75, 3,509.95 and 780.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,340.75, 3,509.95 and 780.22 is: 1,169.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,340.75 : 3,509.95 = 780.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,340.75/3,509.95 = 780.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,340.75x = 3,509.95 × 780.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,340.75x = 2,738,517.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,738,517.35/2,340.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,169.93

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