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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,252.28, 3,379.64 and 792.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,252.28, 3,379.64 and 792.48 is: 1,189.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,252.28 : 3,379.64 = 792.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,252.28/3,379.64 = 792.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,252.28x = 3,379.64 × 792.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,252.28x = 2,678,297.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,678,297.11/2,252.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,189.15

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