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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,243.86, 3,366.10 and 782.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,243.86, 3,366.10 and 782.68 is: 1,174.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,243.86 : 3,366.10 = 782.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,243.86/3,366.10 = 782.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,243.86x = 3,366.10 × 782.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,243.86x = 2,634,579.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,634,579.15/2,243.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,174.13

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