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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,245.94, 3,369.33 and 785.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,245.94, 3,369.33 and 785.06 is: 1,177.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,245.94 : 3,369.33 = 785.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,245.94/3,369.33 = 785.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,245.94x = 3,369.33 × 785.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,245.94x = 2,645,126.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,645,126.21/2,245.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,177.74

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