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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,268.20, 3,401.02 and 786.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,268.20, 3,401.02 and 786.73 is: 1,179.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,268.20 : 3,401.02 = 786.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,268.20/3,401.02 = 786.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,268.20x = 3,401.02 × 786.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,268.20x = 2,675,674.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,675,674.00/2,268.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,179.65

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