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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,267.30, 3,399.42 and 786.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,267.30, 3,399.42 and 786.14 is: 1,178.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,267.30 : 3,399.42 = 786.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,267.30/3,399.42 = 786.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,267.30x = 3,399.42 × 786.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,267.30x = 2,672,420.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,672,420.04/2,267.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,178.68

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