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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,250.53, 3,375.79 and 790.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,250.53, 3,375.79 and 790.10 is: 1,185.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,250.53 : 3,375.79 = 790.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,250.53/3,375.79 = 790.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,250.53x = 3,375.79 × 790.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,250.53x = 2,667,211.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,667,211.68/2,250.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,185.15

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