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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,250.12, 3,376.16 and 790.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,250.12, 3,376.16 and 790.32 is: 1,185.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,250.12 : 3,376.16 = 790.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,250.12/3,376.16 = 790.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,250.12x = 3,376.16 × 790.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,250.12x = 2,668,246.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,668,246.77/2,250.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,185.82

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