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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,253.71, 3,379.65 and 792.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,253.71, 3,379.65 and 792.51 is: 1,188.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,253.71 : 3,379.65 = 792.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,253.71/3,379.65 = 792.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,253.71x = 3,379.65 × 792.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,253.71x = 2,678,406.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,678,406.42/2,253.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,188.45

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