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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,252.14, 3,376.13 and 790.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,252.14, 3,376.13 and 790.49 is: 1,185.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,252.14 : 3,376.13 = 790.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,252.14/3,376.13 = 790.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,252.14x = 3,376.13 × 790.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,252.14x = 2,668,807.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,668,807.42/2,252.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,185.01

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