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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,247.28, 3,372.14 and 787.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,247.28, 3,372.14 and 787.48 is: 1,181.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,247.28 : 3,372.14 = 787.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,247.28/3,372.14 = 787.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,247.28x = 3,372.14 × 787.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,247.28x = 2,655,492.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,655,492.81/2,247.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,181.65

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