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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,248.48, 3,374.24 and 787.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,248.48, 3,374.24 and 787.65 is: 1,182.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,248.48 : 3,374.24 = 787.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,248.48/3,374.24 = 787.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,248.48x = 3,374.24 × 787.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,248.48x = 2,657,720.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,657,720.14/2,248.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,182.01

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