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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,251.89, 3,378.24 and 790.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,251.89, 3,378.24 and 790.83 is: 1,186.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,251.89 : 3,378.24 = 790.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,251.89/3,378.24 = 790.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,251.89x = 3,378.24 × 790.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,251.89x = 2,671,613.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,671,613.54/2,251.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,186.39

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