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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,244.78, 3,364.83 and 783.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,244.78, 3,364.83 and 783.18 is: 1,173.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,244.78 : 3,364.83 = 783.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,244.78/3,364.83 = 783.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,244.78x = 3,364.83 × 783.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,244.78x = 2,635,267.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,635,267.56/2,244.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,173.95

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