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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,244.93, 3,367.68 and 783.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,244.93, 3,367.68 and 783.88 is: 1,175.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,244.93 : 3,367.68 = 783.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,244.93/3,367.68 = 783.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,244.93x = 3,367.68 × 783.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,244.93x = 2,639,857.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,639,857.00/2,244.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,175.92

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