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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,244.86, 3,368.80 and 784.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,244.86, 3,368.80 and 784.02 is: 1,176.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,244.86 : 3,368.80 = 784.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,244.86/3,368.80 = 784.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,244.86x = 3,368.80 × 784.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,244.86x = 2,641,206.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,641,206.58/2,244.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,176.56

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