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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,250.19, 3,374.78 and 789.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,250.19, 3,374.78 and 789.35 is: 1,183.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,250.19 : 3,374.78 = 789.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,250.19/3,374.78 = 789.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,250.19x = 3,374.78 × 789.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,250.19x = 2,663,882.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,663,882.59/2,250.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,183.85

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