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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,265.03, 3,396.69 and 783.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,265.03, 3,396.69 and 783.88 is: 1,175.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,265.03 : 3,396.69 = 783.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,265.03/3,396.69 = 783.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,265.03x = 3,396.69 × 783.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,265.03x = 2,662,588.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,662,588.87/2,265.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,175.52

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