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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,253.32, 3,381.55 and 792.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,253.32, 3,381.55 and 792.59 is: 1,189.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,253.32 : 3,381.55 = 792.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,253.32/3,381.55 = 792.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,253.32x = 3,381.55 × 792.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,253.32x = 2,680,163.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,680,163.83/2,253.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,189.43

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