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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,247.60, 3,370.32 and 786.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,247.60, 3,370.32 and 786.72 is: 1,179.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,247.60 : 3,370.32 = 786.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,247.60/3,370.32 = 786.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,247.60x = 3,370.32 × 786.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,247.60x = 2,651,498.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,651,498.15/2,247.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,179.70

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