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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,254.62, 3,381.92 and 793.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,254.62, 3,381.92 and 793.43 is: 1,190.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,254.62 : 3,381.92 = 793.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,254.62/3,381.92 = 793.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,254.62x = 3,381.92 × 793.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,254.62x = 2,683,327.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,683,327.22/2,254.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,190.15

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