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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,250.12, 3,373.14 and 788.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,250.12, 3,373.14 and 788.48 is: 1,182.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,250.12 : 3,373.14 = 788.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,250.12/3,373.14 = 788.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,250.12x = 3,373.14 × 788.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,250.12x = 2,659,653.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,659,653.43/2,250.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,182.01

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