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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,249.66, 3,374.47 and 768.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,249.66, 3,374.47 and 768.87 is: 1,153.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,249.66 : 3,374.47 = 768.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,249.66/3,374.47 = 768.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,249.66x = 3,374.47 × 768.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,249.66x = 2,594,526.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,594,526.83/2,249.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,153.30

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