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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,245.91, 3,367.76 and 784.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,245.91, 3,367.76 and 784.85 is: 1,176.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,245.91 : 3,367.76 = 784.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,245.91/3,367.76 = 784.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,245.91x = 3,367.76 × 784.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,245.91x = 2,643,165.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,643,165.67/2,245.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,176.88

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