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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,249.89, 3,373.62 and 768.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,249.89, 3,373.62 and 768.67 is: 1,152.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,249.89 : 3,373.62 = 768.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,249.89/3,373.62 = 768.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,249.89x = 3,373.62 × 768.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,249.89x = 2,593,200.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,593,200.49/2,249.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,152.59

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