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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,246.02, 3,369.21 and 785.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,246.02, 3,369.21 and 785.14 is: 1,177.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,246.02 : 3,369.21 = 785.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,246.02/3,369.21 = 785.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,246.02x = 3,369.21 × 785.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,246.02x = 2,645,301.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,645,301.54/2,246.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,177.77

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