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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,248.70, 3,373.74 and 788.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,248.70, 3,373.74 and 788.00 is: 1,182.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,248.70 : 3,373.74 = 788.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,248.70/3,373.74 = 788.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,248.70x = 3,373.74 × 788.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,248.70x = 2,658,490.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,658,490.25/2,248.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,182.24

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