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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,250.16, 3,374.13 and 789.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,250.16, 3,374.13 and 789.10 is: 1,183.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,250.16 : 3,374.13 = 789.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,250.16/3,374.13 = 789.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,250.16x = 3,374.13 × 789.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,250.16x = 2,662,525.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,662,525.98/2,250.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,183.26

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