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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,253.35, 3,380.54 and 792.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,253.35, 3,380.54 and 792.52 is: 1,188.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,253.35 : 3,380.54 = 792.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,253.35/3,380.54 = 792.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,253.35x = 3,380.54 × 792.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,253.35x = 2,679,133.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,679,133.15/2,253.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,188.95

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