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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,249.46, 3,374.74 and 768.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,249.46, 3,374.74 and 768.64 is: 1,153.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,249.46 : 3,374.74 = 768.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,249.46/3,374.74 = 768.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,249.46x = 3,374.74 × 768.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,249.46x = 2,593,960.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,593,960.15/2,249.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,153.15

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