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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,245.83, 3,369.29 and 785.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,245.83, 3,369.29 and 785.04 is: 1,177.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,245.83 : 3,369.29 = 785.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,245.83/3,369.29 = 785.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,245.83x = 3,369.29 × 785.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,245.83x = 2,645,023.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,645,023.50/2,245.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,177.75

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