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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,250.92, 3,377.88 and 790.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,250.92, 3,377.88 and 790.08 is: 1,185.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,250.92 : 3,377.88 = 790.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,250.92/3,377.88 = 790.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,250.92x = 3,377.88 × 790.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,250.92x = 2,668,795.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,668,795.43/2,250.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,185.65

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