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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,254.30, 3,380.52 and 793.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,254.30, 3,380.52 and 793.10 is: 1,189.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,254.30 : 3,380.52 = 793.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,254.30/3,380.52 = 793.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,254.30x = 3,380.52 × 793.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,254.30x = 2,681,090.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,681,090.41/2,254.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,189.32

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