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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,245.62, 3,369.12 and 785.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,245.62, 3,369.12 and 785.07 is: 1,177.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,245.62 : 3,369.12 = 785.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,245.62/3,369.12 = 785.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,245.62x = 3,369.12 × 785.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,245.62x = 2,644,995.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,644,995.04/2,245.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,177.85

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