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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,251.37, 3,377.50 and 790.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,251.37, 3,377.50 and 790.33 is: 1,185.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,251.37 : 3,377.50 = 790.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,251.37/3,377.50 = 790.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,251.37x = 3,377.50 × 790.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,251.37x = 2,669,322.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,669,322.69/2,251.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,185.65

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