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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,244.84, 3,367.20 and 784

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,244.84, 3,367.20 and 784 is: 1,175.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,244.84 : 3,367.20 = 784 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,244.84/3,367.20 = 784/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,244.84x = 3,367.20 × 784
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,244.84x = 2,639,884.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,639,884.80/2,244.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,175.98

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