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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,249.41, 3,374.57 and 768.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,249.41, 3,374.57 and 768.50 is: 1,152.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,249.41 : 3,374.57 = 768.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,249.41/3,374.57 = 768.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,249.41x = 3,374.57 × 768.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,249.41x = 2,593,357.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,593,357.05/2,249.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,152.91

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