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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,246.40, 3,371.14 and 785.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,246.40, 3,371.14 and 785.56 is: 1,178.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,246.40 : 3,371.14 = 785.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,246.40/3,371.14 = 785.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,246.40x = 3,371.14 × 785.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,246.40x = 2,648,232.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,648,232.74/2,246.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,178.88

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