Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,248.96, 3,374 and 788.12
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 2,248.96, 3,374 and 788.12 is: 1,182.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,248.96 : 3,374 = 788.12 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,248.96/3,374 = 788.12/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,248.96x = 3,374 × 788.12 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,248.96x = 2,659,116.88 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,659,116.88/2,248.96 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,182.38
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