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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,250.22, 3,375.12 and 789.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,250.22, 3,375.12 and 789.28 is: 1,183.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,250.22 : 3,375.12 = 789.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,250.22/3,375.12 = 789.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,250.22x = 3,375.12 × 789.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,250.22x = 2,663,914.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,663,914.71/2,250.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,183.85

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