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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,267.67, 3,401.34 and 786.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,267.67, 3,401.34 and 786.54 is: 1,179.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,267.67 : 3,401.34 = 786.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,267.67/3,401.34 = 786.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,267.67x = 3,401.34 × 786.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,267.67x = 2,675,289.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,675,289.96/2,267.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,179.75

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