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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,249.46, 3,374.76 and 788.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,249.46, 3,374.76 and 788.64 is: 1,183.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,249.46 : 3,374.76 = 788.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,249.46/3,374.76 = 788.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,249.46x = 3,374.76 × 788.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,249.46x = 2,661,470.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,661,470.73/2,249.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,183.16

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