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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,249.77, 3,374.66 and 769.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,249.77, 3,374.66 and 769.16 is: 1,153.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,249.77 : 3,374.66 = 769.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,249.77/3,374.66 = 769.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,249.77x = 3,374.66 × 769.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,249.77x = 2,595,649.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,595,649.64/2,249.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,153.74

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