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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,267.35, 3,400.76 and 786.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,267.35, 3,400.76 and 786.29 is: 1,179.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,267.35 : 3,400.76 = 786.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,267.35/3,400.76 = 786.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,267.35x = 3,400.76 × 786.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,267.35x = 2,674,002.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,674,002.92/2,267.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,179.35

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