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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,248.30, 3,373.94 and 787.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,248.30, 3,373.94 and 787.45 is: 1,181.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,248.30 : 3,373.94 = 787.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,248.30/3,373.94 = 787.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,248.30x = 3,373.94 × 787.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,248.30x = 2,656,792.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,656,792.18/2,248.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,181.69

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