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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,244.26, 3,365.16 and 782.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,244.26, 3,365.16 and 782.82 is: 1,173.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,244.26 : 3,365.16 = 782.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,244.26/3,365.16 = 782.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,244.26x = 3,365.16 × 782.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,244.26x = 2,634,314.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,634,314.55/2,244.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,173.80

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