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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,244.69, 3,367.02 and 783.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,244.69, 3,367.02 and 783.48 is: 1,175.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,244.69 : 3,367.02 = 783.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,244.69/3,367.02 = 783.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,244.69x = 3,367.02 × 783.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,244.69x = 2,637,992.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,637,992.83/2,244.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,175.21

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