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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,247.28, 3,370.92 and 786.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,247.28, 3,370.92 and 786.85 is: 1,180.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,247.28 : 3,370.92 = 786.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,247.28/3,370.92 = 786.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,247.28x = 3,370.92 × 786.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,247.28x = 2,652,397.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,652,397.02/2,247.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,180.27

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