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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,243.44, 3,365.58 and 782.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,243.44, 3,365.58 and 782.56 is: 1,173.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,243.44 : 3,365.58 = 782.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,243.44/3,365.58 = 782.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,243.44x = 3,365.58 × 782.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,243.44x = 2,633,768.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,633,768.28/2,243.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,173.99

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