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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,247.08, 3,370.68 and 786.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,247.08, 3,370.68 and 786.29 is: 1,179.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,247.08 : 3,370.68 = 786.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,247.08/3,370.68 = 786.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,247.08x = 3,370.68 × 786.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,247.08x = 2,650,331.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,650,331.98/2,247.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,179.46

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