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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,245.93, 3,367.78 and 784.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,245.93, 3,367.78 and 784.89 is: 1,176.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,245.93 : 3,367.78 = 784.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,245.93/3,367.78 = 784.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,245.93x = 3,367.78 × 784.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,245.93x = 2,643,334.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,643,334.88/2,245.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,176.95

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