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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,244.42, 3,366.65 and 783.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,244.42, 3,366.65 and 783.58 is: 1,175.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,244.42 : 3,366.65 = 783.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,244.42/3,366.65 = 783.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,244.42x = 3,366.65 × 783.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,244.42x = 2,638,039.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,638,039.61/2,244.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,175.38

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