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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,244.02, 3,366.21 and 783.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,244.02, 3,366.21 and 783.14 is: 1,174.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,244.02 : 3,366.21 = 783.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,244.02/3,366.21 = 783.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,244.02x = 3,366.21 × 783.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,244.02x = 2,636,213.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,636,213.70/2,244.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,174.77

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