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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,244.21, 3,366.97 and 783.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,244.21, 3,366.97 and 783.47 is: 1,175.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,244.21 : 3,366.97 = 783.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,244.21/3,366.97 = 783.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,244.21x = 3,366.97 × 783.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,244.21x = 2,637,926.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,637,926.44/2,244.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,175.44

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