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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,264.02, 3,396.30 and 782.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,264.02, 3,396.30 and 782.84 is: 1,174.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,264.02 : 3,396.30 = 782.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,264.02/3,396.30 = 782.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,264.02x = 3,396.30 × 782.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,264.02x = 2,658,759.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,658,759.49/2,264.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,174.35

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