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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,244.74, 3,367.56 and 783.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,244.74, 3,367.56 and 783.50 is: 1,175.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,244.74 : 3,367.56 = 783.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,244.74/3,367.56 = 783.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,244.74x = 3,367.56 × 783.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,244.74x = 2,638,483.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,638,483.26/2,244.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,175.41

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