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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,251.04, 3,376.55 and 789.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,251.04, 3,376.55 and 789.84 is: 1,184.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,251.04 : 3,376.55 = 789.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,251.04/3,376.55 = 789.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,251.04x = 3,376.55 × 789.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,251.04x = 2,666,930.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,666,930.30/2,251.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,184.76

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