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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,248.73, 3,373.38 and 768.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,248.73, 3,373.38 and 768.23 is: 1,152.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,248.73 : 3,373.38 = 768.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,248.73/3,373.38 = 768.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,248.73x = 3,373.38 × 768.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,248.73x = 2,591,527.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,591,527.88/2,248.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,152.44

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