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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,341.09, 3,510.45 and 780.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,341.09, 3,510.45 and 780.54 is: 1,170.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,341.09 : 3,510.45 = 780.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,341.09/3,510.45 = 780.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,341.09x = 3,510.45 × 780.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,341.09x = 2,740,029.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,740,029.09/2,341.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,170.41

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