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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,341.44, 3,509.49 and 781.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,341.44, 3,509.49 and 781.08 is: 1,170.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,341.44 : 3,509.49 = 781.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,341.44/3,509.49 = 781.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,341.44x = 3,509.49 × 781.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,341.44x = 2,741,182.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,741,182.22/2,341.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,170.72

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