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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,247.20, 3,370.92 and 786.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,247.20, 3,370.92 and 786.56 is: 1,179.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,247.20 : 3,370.92 = 786.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,247.20/3,370.92 = 786.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,247.20x = 3,370.92 × 786.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,247.20x = 2,651,430.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,651,430.84/2,247.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,179.88

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