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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,253.63, 3,380.44 and 792.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,253.63, 3,380.44 and 792.61 is: 1,188.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,253.63 : 3,380.44 = 792.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,253.63/3,380.44 = 792.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,253.63x = 3,380.44 × 792.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,253.63x = 2,679,368.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,679,368.57/2,253.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,188.92

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