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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,254.02, 3,381.06 and 793.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,254.02, 3,381.06 and 793.23 is: 1,189.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,254.02 : 3,381.06 = 793.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,254.02/3,381.06 = 793.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,254.02x = 3,381.06 × 793.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,254.02x = 2,681,958.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,681,958.22/2,254.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,189.86

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