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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,250.93, 3,374.27 and 789.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,250.93, 3,374.27 and 789.13 is: 1,182.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,250.93 : 3,374.27 = 789.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,250.93/3,374.27 = 789.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,250.93x = 3,374.27 × 789.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,250.93x = 2,662,716.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,662,716.87/2,250.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,182.94

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