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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,244.02, 3,364.50 and 782.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,244.02, 3,364.50 and 782.38 is: 1,173.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,244.02 : 3,364.50 = 782.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,244.02/3,364.50 = 782.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,244.02x = 3,364.50 × 782.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,244.02x = 2,632,317.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,632,317.51/2,244.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,173.04

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