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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,243.42, 3,365.15 and 782.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,243.42, 3,365.15 and 782.58 is: 1,173.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,243.42 : 3,365.15 = 782.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,243.42/3,365.15 = 782.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,243.42x = 3,365.15 × 782.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,243.42x = 2,633,485.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,633,485.49/2,243.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,173.87

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