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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,244.60, 3,367.89 and 784.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,244.60, 3,367.89 and 784.80 is: 1,177.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,244.60 : 3,367.89 = 784.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,244.60/3,367.89 = 784.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,244.60x = 3,367.89 × 784.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,244.60x = 2,643,120.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,643,120.07/2,244.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,177.55

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