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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,244.98, 3,367.35 and 784.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,244.98, 3,367.35 and 784.10 is: 1,176.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,244.98 : 3,367.35 = 784.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,244.98/3,367.35 = 784.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,244.98x = 3,367.35 × 784.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,244.98x = 2,640,339.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,640,339.14/2,244.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,176.11

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