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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,247.96, 3,369.48 and 786.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,247.96, 3,369.48 and 786.32 is: 1,178.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,247.96 : 3,369.48 = 786.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,247.96/3,369.48 = 786.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,247.96x = 3,369.48 × 786.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,247.96x = 2,649,489.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,649,489.51/2,247.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,178.62

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