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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,243.40, 3,365.10 and 782.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,243.40, 3,365.10 and 782.70 is: 1,174.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,243.40 : 3,365.10 = 782.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,243.40/3,365.10 = 782.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,243.40x = 3,365.10 × 782.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,243.40x = 2,633,863.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,633,863.77/2,243.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,174.05

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