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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,250.06, 3,374.64 and 769.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,250.06, 3,374.64 and 769.12 is: 1,153.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,250.06 : 3,374.64 = 769.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,250.06/3,374.64 = 769.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,250.06x = 3,374.64 × 769.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,250.06x = 2,595,503.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,595,503.12/2,250.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,153.53

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