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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,251.50, 3,377.08 and 790.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,251.50, 3,377.08 and 790.75 is: 1,186.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,251.50 : 3,377.08 = 790.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,251.50/3,377.08 = 790.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,251.50x = 3,377.08 × 790.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,251.50x = 2,670,426.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,670,426.01/2,251.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,186.07

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