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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,248.22, 3,372.64 and 787.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,248.22, 3,372.64 and 787.19 is: 1,180.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,248.22 : 3,372.64 = 787.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,248.22/3,372.64 = 787.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,248.22x = 3,372.64 × 787.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,248.22x = 2,654,889.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,654,889.65/2,248.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,180.88

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