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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,247.56, 3,371.26 and 786.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,247.56, 3,371.26 and 786.76 is: 1,180.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,247.56 : 3,371.26 = 786.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,247.56/3,371.26 = 786.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,247.56x = 3,371.26 × 786.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,247.56x = 2,652,372.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,652,372.52/2,247.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,180.11

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