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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,265.32, 3,398.45 and 784.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,265.32, 3,398.45 and 784.61 is: 1,177.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,265.32 : 3,398.45 = 784.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,265.32/3,398.45 = 784.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,265.32x = 3,398.45 × 784.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,265.32x = 2,666,436.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,666,436.94/2,265.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,177.07

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