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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,269.70, 3,403.26 and 788.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,269.70, 3,403.26 and 788.24 is: 1,181.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,269.70 : 3,403.26 = 788.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,269.70/3,403.26 = 788.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,269.70x = 3,403.26 × 788.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,269.70x = 2,682,568.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,682,568.65/2,269.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,181.91

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