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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,243.77, 3,365.69 and 782.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,243.77, 3,365.69 and 782.97 is: 1,174.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,243.77 : 3,365.69 = 782.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,243.77/3,365.69 = 782.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,243.77x = 3,365.69 × 782.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,243.77x = 2,635,234.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,635,234.30/2,243.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,174.47

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