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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,250.04, 3,375.12 and 789.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,250.04, 3,375.12 and 789.34 is: 1,184.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,250.04 : 3,375.12 = 789.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,250.04/3,375.12 = 789.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,250.04x = 3,375.12 × 789.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,250.04x = 2,664,117.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,664,117.22/2,250.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,184.03

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