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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,244.34, 3,362.05 and 1,782.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,244.34, 3,362.05 and 1,782.91 is: 2,670.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,244.34 : 3,362.05 = 1,782.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,244.34/3,362.05 = 1,782.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,244.34x = 3,362.05 × 1,782.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,244.34x = 5,994,232.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,994,232.57/2,244.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,670.82

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