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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,247.14, 3,364.31 and 1,785.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,247.14, 3,364.31 and 1,785.58 is: 2,673.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,247.14 : 3,364.31 = 1,785.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,247.14/3,364.31 = 1,785.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,247.14x = 3,364.31 × 1,785.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,247.14x = 6,007,240.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,007,240.70/2,247.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,673.28

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