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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,250.16, 3,375.20 and 789.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,250.16, 3,375.20 and 789.28 is: 1,183.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,250.16 : 3,375.20 = 789.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,250.16/3,375.20 = 789.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,250.16x = 3,375.20 × 789.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,250.16x = 2,663,977.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,663,977.86/2,250.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,183.91

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