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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,245.86, 3,368.34 and 785.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,245.86, 3,368.34 and 785.16 is: 1,177.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,245.86 : 3,368.34 = 785.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,245.86/3,368.34 = 785.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,245.86x = 3,368.34 × 785.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,245.86x = 2,644,685.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,644,685.83/2,245.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,177.58

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