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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,244.72, 3,367.36 and 784.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,244.72, 3,367.36 and 784.72 is: 1,177.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,244.72 : 3,367.36 = 784.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,244.72/3,367.36 = 784.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,244.72x = 3,367.36 × 784.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,244.72x = 2,642,434.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,642,434.74/2,244.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,177.18

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