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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,244.82, 3,367.47 and 783.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,244.82, 3,367.47 and 783.74 is: 1,175.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,244.82 : 3,367.47 = 783.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,244.82/3,367.47 = 783.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,244.82x = 3,367.47 × 783.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,244.82x = 2,639,220.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,639,220.94/2,244.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,175.69

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