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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,248.97, 3,374.06 and 787.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,248.97, 3,374.06 and 787.93 is: 1,182.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,248.97 : 3,374.06 = 787.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,248.97/3,374.06 = 787.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,248.97x = 3,374.06 × 787.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,248.97x = 2,658,510.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,658,510.72/2,248.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,182.10

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