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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,252.42, 3,376.52 and 790.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,252.42, 3,376.52 and 790.62 is: 1,185.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,252.42 : 3,376.52 = 790.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,252.42/3,376.52 = 790.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,252.42x = 3,376.52 × 790.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,252.42x = 2,669,544.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,669,544.24/2,252.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,185.19

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