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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,341.40, 3,510.90 and 780.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,341.40, 3,510.90 and 780.84 is: 1,170.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,341.40 : 3,510.90 = 780.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,341.40/3,510.90 = 780.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,341.40x = 3,510.90 × 780.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,341.40x = 2,741,451.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,741,451.16/2,341.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,170.86

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