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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,254.32, 3,382.02 and 793.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,254.32, 3,382.02 and 793.62 is: 1,190.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,254.32 : 3,382.02 = 793.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,254.32/3,382.02 = 793.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,254.32x = 3,382.02 × 793.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,254.32x = 2,684,038.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,684,038.71/2,254.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,190.62

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