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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,250.45, 3,373.52 and 788.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,250.45, 3,373.52 and 788.63 is: 1,182.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,250.45 : 3,373.52 = 788.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,250.45/3,373.52 = 788.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,250.45x = 3,373.52 × 788.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,250.45x = 2,660,438.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,660,438.27/2,250.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,182.18

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