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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,340.99, 3,510.30 and 780.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,340.99, 3,510.30 and 780.45 is: 1,170.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,340.99 : 3,510.30 = 780.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,340.99/3,510.30 = 780.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,340.99x = 3,510.30 × 780.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,340.99x = 2,739,601.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,739,601.20/2,340.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,170.27

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