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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,254.50, 3,381.30 and 793.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,254.50, 3,381.30 and 793.71 is: 1,190.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,254.50 : 3,381.30 = 793.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,254.50/3,381.30 = 793.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,254.50x = 3,381.30 × 793.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,254.50x = 2,683,771.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,683,771.62/2,254.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,190.41

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