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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,253.02, 3,378.92 and 791.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,253.02, 3,378.92 and 791.37 is: 1,186.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,253.02 : 3,378.92 = 791.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,253.02/3,378.92 = 791.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,253.02x = 3,378.92 × 791.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,253.02x = 2,673,971.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,673,971.96/2,253.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,186.84

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