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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,264.04, 3,395.70 and 783.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,264.04, 3,395.70 and 783.50 is: 1,175.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,264.04 : 3,395.70 = 783.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,264.04/3,395.70 = 783.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,264.04x = 3,395.70 × 783.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,264.04x = 2,660,530.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,660,530.95/2,264.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,175.13

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