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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,253.37, 3,380.05 and 792.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,253.37, 3,380.05 and 792.18 is: 1,188.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,253.37 : 3,380.05 = 792.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,253.37/3,380.05 = 792.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,253.37x = 3,380.05 × 792.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,253.37x = 2,677,608.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,677,608.01/2,253.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,188.27

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