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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,244.84, 3,368.80 and 783.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,244.84, 3,368.80 and 783.99 is: 1,176.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,244.84 : 3,368.80 = 783.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,244.84/3,368.80 = 783.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,244.84x = 3,368.80 × 783.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,244.84x = 2,641,105.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,641,105.51/2,244.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,176.52

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