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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,248.48, 3,372.99 and 767.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,248.48, 3,372.99 and 767.95 is: 1,152.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,248.48 : 3,372.99 = 767.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,248.48/3,372.99 = 767.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,248.48x = 3,372.99 × 767.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,248.48x = 2,590,287.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,590,287.67/2,248.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,152.02

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