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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,245.35, 3,369.55 and 784.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,245.35, 3,369.55 and 784.50 is: 1,177.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,245.35 : 3,369.55 = 784.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,245.35/3,369.55 = 784.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,245.35x = 3,369.55 × 784.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,245.35x = 2,643,411.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,643,411.98/2,245.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,177.28

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