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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,243.23, 3,364.44 and 781.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,243.23, 3,364.44 and 781.72 is: 1,172.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,243.23 : 3,364.44 = 781.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,243.23/3,364.44 = 781.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,243.23x = 3,364.44 × 781.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,243.23x = 2,630,050.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,630,050.04/2,243.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,172.44

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