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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,246.42, 3,371.15 and 785.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,246.42, 3,371.15 and 785.58 is: 1,178.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,246.42 : 3,371.15 = 785.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,246.42/3,371.15 = 785.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,246.42x = 3,371.15 × 785.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,246.42x = 2,648,304.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,648,304.09/2,246.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,178.90

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