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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,248.90, 3,373.45 and 788.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,248.90, 3,373.45 and 788.06 is: 1,182.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,248.90 : 3,373.45 = 788.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,248.90/3,373.45 = 788.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,248.90x = 3,373.45 × 788.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,248.90x = 2,658,487.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,658,487.47/2,248.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,182.13

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