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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,247.36, 3,371.40 and 787.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,247.36, 3,371.40 and 787.56 is: 1,181.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,247.36 : 3,371.40 = 787.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,247.36/3,371.40 = 787.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,247.36x = 3,371.40 × 787.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,247.36x = 2,655,179.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,655,179.78/2,247.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,181.47

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