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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,253.58, 3,380.55 and 793.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,253.58, 3,380.55 and 793.06 is: 1,189.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,253.58 : 3,380.55 = 793.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,253.58/3,380.55 = 793.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,253.58x = 3,380.55 × 793.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,253.58x = 2,680,978.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,680,978.98/2,253.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,189.65

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