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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,243.74, 3,366.06 and 782.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,243.74, 3,366.06 and 782.50 is: 1,173.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,243.74 : 3,366.06 = 782.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,243.74/3,366.06 = 782.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,243.74x = 3,366.06 × 782.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,243.74x = 2,633,941.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,633,941.95/2,243.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,173.91

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