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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,252.53, 3,380.06 and 792.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,252.53, 3,380.06 and 792.55 is: 1,189.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,252.53 : 3,380.06 = 792.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,252.53/3,380.06 = 792.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,252.53x = 3,380.06 × 792.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,252.53x = 2,678,866.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,678,866.55/2,252.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,189.27

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