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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,244.20, 3,366.46 and 782.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,244.20, 3,366.46 and 782.92 is: 1,174.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,244.20 : 3,366.46 = 782.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,244.20/3,366.46 = 782.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,244.20x = 3,366.46 × 782.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,244.20x = 2,635,668.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,635,668.86/2,244.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,174.44

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