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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,243.37, 3,365.36 and 782.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,243.37, 3,365.36 and 782.18 is: 1,173.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,243.37 : 3,365.36 = 782.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,243.37/3,365.36 = 782.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,243.37x = 3,365.36 × 782.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,243.37x = 2,632,296.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,632,296.55/2,243.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,173.37

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