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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,250.81, 3,374.07 and 789.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,250.81, 3,374.07 and 789.03 is: 1,182.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,250.81 : 3,374.07 = 789.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,250.81/3,374.07 = 789.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,250.81x = 3,374.07 × 789.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,250.81x = 2,662,242.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,662,242.45/2,250.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,182.79

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