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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,252.96, 3,379.90 and 792.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,252.96, 3,379.90 and 792.23 is: 1,188.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,252.96 : 3,379.90 = 792.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,252.96/3,379.90 = 792.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,252.96x = 3,379.90 × 792.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,252.96x = 2,677,637.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,677,637.32/2,252.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,188.50

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