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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,247.44, 3,372 and 786.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,247.44, 3,372 and 786.72 is: 1,180.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,247.44 : 3,372 = 786.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,247.44/3,372 = 786.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,247.44x = 3,372 × 786.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,247.44x = 2,652,819.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,652,819.84/2,247.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,180.37

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