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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,251.49, 3,376.55 and 790.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,251.49, 3,376.55 and 790.30 is: 1,185.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,251.49 : 3,376.55 = 790.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,251.49/3,376.55 = 790.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,251.49x = 3,376.55 × 790.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,251.49x = 2,668,481.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,668,481.00/2,251.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,185.21

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