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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,250.40, 3,376.06 and 769.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,250.40, 3,376.06 and 769.50 is: 1,154.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,250.40 : 3,376.06 = 769.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,250.40/3,376.06 = 769.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,250.40x = 3,376.06 × 769.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,250.40x = 2,597,878.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,597,878.17/2,250.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,154.41

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