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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,252.93, 3,379.43 and 792.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,252.93, 3,379.43 and 792.10 is: 1,188.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,252.93 : 3,379.43 = 792.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,252.93/3,379.43 = 792.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,252.93x = 3,379.43 × 792.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,252.93x = 2,676,846.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,676,846.50/2,252.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,188.16

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