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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,252.92, 3,379.90 and 792.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,252.92, 3,379.90 and 792.08 is: 1,188.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,252.92 : 3,379.90 = 792.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,252.92/3,379.90 = 792.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,252.92x = 3,379.90 × 792.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,252.92x = 2,677,151.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,677,151.19/2,252.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,188.30

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