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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,250.48, 3,375.99 and 769.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,250.48, 3,375.99 and 769.95 is: 1,155.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,250.48 : 3,375.99 = 769.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,250.48/3,375.99 = 769.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,250.48x = 3,375.99 × 769.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,250.48x = 2,599,343.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,599,343.50/2,250.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,155.02

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