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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,249.04, 3,373.62 and 788.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,249.04, 3,373.62 and 788.34 is: 1,182.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,249.04 : 3,373.62 = 788.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,249.04/3,373.62 = 788.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,249.04x = 3,373.62 × 788.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,249.04x = 2,659,559.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,659,559.59/2,249.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,182.53

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