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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,244.83, 3,365.73 and 783.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,244.83, 3,365.73 and 783.19 is: 1,174.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,244.83 : 3,365.73 = 783.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,244.83/3,365.73 = 783.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,244.83x = 3,365.73 × 783.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,244.83x = 2,636,006.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,636,006.08/2,244.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,174.26

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