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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,247.48, 3,372.03 and 786.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,247.48, 3,372.03 and 786.85 is: 1,180.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,247.48 : 3,372.03 = 786.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,247.48/3,372.03 = 786.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,247.48x = 3,372.03 × 786.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,247.48x = 2,653,273.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,653,273.38/2,247.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,180.55

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