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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,249.23, 3,375.36 and 788.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,249.23, 3,375.36 and 788.39 is: 1,183.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,249.23 : 3,375.36 = 788.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,249.23/3,375.36 = 788.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,249.23x = 3,375.36 × 788.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,249.23x = 2,661,100.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,661,100.07/2,249.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,183.12

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