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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,254.35, 3,381.54 and 793.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,254.35, 3,381.54 and 793.53 is: 1,190.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,254.35 : 3,381.54 = 793.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,254.35/3,381.54 = 793.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,254.35x = 3,381.54 × 793.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,254.35x = 2,683,353.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,683,353.44/2,254.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,190.30

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