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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,247.85, 3,372.14 and 786.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,247.85, 3,372.14 and 786.61 is: 1,180.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,247.85 : 3,372.14 = 786.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,247.85/3,372.14 = 786.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,247.85x = 3,372.14 × 786.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,247.85x = 2,652,559.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,652,559.05/2,247.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,180.04

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