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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,245.10, 3,369.18 and 784.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,245.10, 3,369.18 and 784.25 is: 1,176.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,245.10 : 3,369.18 = 784.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,245.10/3,369.18 = 784.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,245.10x = 3,369.18 × 784.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,245.10x = 2,642,262.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,642,262.57/2,245.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,176.90

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