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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,252.88, 3,379.28 and 792.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,252.88, 3,379.28 and 792.05 is: 1,188.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,252.88 : 3,379.28 = 792.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,252.88/3,379.28 = 792.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,252.88x = 3,379.28 × 792.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,252.88x = 2,676,537.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,676,537.87/2,252.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,188.05

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