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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,247.38, 3,371.23 and 786.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,247.38, 3,371.23 and 786.90 is: 1,180.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,247.38 : 3,371.23 = 786.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,247.38/3,371.23 = 786.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,247.38x = 3,371.23 × 786.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,247.38x = 2,652,820.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,652,820.89/2,247.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,180.41

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