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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,250.88, 3,376.72 and 790.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,250.88, 3,376.72 and 790.48 is: 1,185.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,250.88 : 3,376.72 = 790.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,250.88/3,376.72 = 790.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,250.88x = 3,376.72 × 790.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,250.88x = 2,669,229.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,669,229.63/2,250.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,185.86

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