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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,253.99, 3,381 and 793.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,253.99, 3,381 and 793.15 is: 1,189.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,253.99 : 3,381 = 793.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,253.99/3,381 = 793.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,253.99x = 3,381 × 793.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,253.99x = 2,681,640.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,681,640.15/2,253.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,189.73

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