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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,253.42, 3,380.16 and 792.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,253.42, 3,380.16 and 792.24 is: 1,188.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,253.42 : 3,380.16 = 792.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,253.42/3,380.16 = 792.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,253.42x = 3,380.16 × 792.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,253.42x = 2,677,897.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,677,897.96/2,253.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,188.37

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