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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,253.93, 3,380.93 and 793.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,253.93, 3,380.93 and 793.10 is: 1,189.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,253.93 : 3,380.93 = 793.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,253.93/3,380.93 = 793.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,253.93x = 3,380.93 × 793.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,253.93x = 2,681,415.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,681,415.58/2,253.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,189.66

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