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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,253.08, 3,379.62 and 792.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,253.08, 3,379.62 and 792.36 is: 1,188.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,253.08 : 3,379.62 = 792.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,253.08/3,379.62 = 792.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,253.08x = 3,379.62 × 792.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,253.08x = 2,677,875.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,677,875.70/2,253.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,188.54

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