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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,249.93, 3,374.90 and 788.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,249.93, 3,374.90 and 788.75 is: 1,183.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,249.93 : 3,374.90 = 788.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,249.93/3,374.90 = 788.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,249.93x = 3,374.90 × 788.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,249.93x = 2,661,952.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,661,952.38/2,249.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,183.13

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