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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,248.97, 3,373.23 and 788.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,248.97, 3,373.23 and 788.04 is: 1,181.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,248.97 : 3,373.23 = 788.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,248.97/3,373.23 = 788.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,248.97x = 3,373.23 × 788.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,248.97x = 2,658,240.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,658,240.17/2,248.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,181.98

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