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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,369.89, 3,554.04 and 788.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,369.89, 3,554.04 and 788.25 is: 1,182.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,369.89 : 3,554.04 = 788.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,369.89/3,554.04 = 788.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,369.89x = 3,554.04 × 788.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,369.89x = 2,801,454.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,801,454.26/2,369.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,182.10

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