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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,252.28, 3,377.04 and 791.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,252.28, 3,377.04 and 791.60 is: 1,186.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,252.28 : 3,377.04 = 791.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,252.28/3,377.04 = 791.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,252.28x = 3,377.04 × 791.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,252.28x = 2,673,264.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,673,264.86/2,252.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,186.91

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