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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,250.92, 3,375.84 and 789.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,250.92, 3,375.84 and 789.68 is: 1,184.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,250.92 : 3,375.84 = 789.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,250.92/3,375.84 = 789.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,250.92x = 3,375.84 × 789.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,250.92x = 2,665,833.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,665,833.33/2,250.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,184.33

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