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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,250.12, 3,375.59 and 788.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,250.12, 3,375.59 and 788.88 is: 1,183.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,250.12 : 3,375.59 = 788.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,250.12/3,375.59 = 788.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,250.12x = 3,375.59 × 788.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,250.12x = 2,662,931.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,662,931.49/2,250.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,183.46

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