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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,244.51, 3,366.79 and 783.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,244.51, 3,366.79 and 783.67 is: 1,175.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,244.51 : 3,366.79 = 783.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,244.51/3,366.79 = 783.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,244.51x = 3,366.79 × 783.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,244.51x = 2,638,441.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,638,441.94/2,244.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,175.51

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