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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,250.86, 3,376.33 and 790.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,250.86, 3,376.33 and 790.05 is: 1,185.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,250.86 : 3,376.33 = 790.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,250.86/3,376.33 = 790.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,250.86x = 3,376.33 × 790.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,250.86x = 2,667,484.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,667,484.65/2,250.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,185.09

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