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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,244.20, 3,367.83 and 783.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,244.20, 3,367.83 and 783.35 is: 1,175.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,244.20 : 3,367.83 = 783.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,244.20/3,367.83 = 783.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,244.20x = 3,367.83 × 783.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,244.20x = 2,638,189.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,638,189.97/2,244.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,175.56

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