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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,243.20, 3,364.96 and 781.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,243.20, 3,364.96 and 781.92 is: 1,172.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,243.20 : 3,364.96 = 781.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,243.20/3,364.96 = 781.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,243.20x = 3,364.96 × 781.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,243.20x = 2,631,129.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,631,129.52/2,243.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,172.94

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