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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,245.39, 3,368.39 and 784.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,245.39, 3,368.39 and 784.35 is: 1,176.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,245.39 : 3,368.39 = 784.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,245.39/3,368.39 = 784.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,245.39x = 3,368.39 × 784.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,245.39x = 2,641,996.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,641,996.70/2,245.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,176.63

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