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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,244.69, 3,368.57 and 783.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,244.69, 3,368.57 and 783.84 is: 1,176.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,244.69 : 3,368.57 = 783.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,244.69/3,368.57 = 783.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,244.69x = 3,368.57 × 783.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,244.69x = 2,640,409.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,640,409.24/2,244.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,176.29

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