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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,246.45, 3,371.21 and 785.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,246.45, 3,371.21 and 785.60 is: 1,178.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,246.45 : 3,371.21 = 785.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,246.45/3,371.21 = 785.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,246.45x = 3,371.21 × 785.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,246.45x = 2,648,422.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,648,422.58/2,246.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,178.94

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