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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,254.65, 3,381.77 and 793.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,254.65, 3,381.77 and 793.73 is: 1,190.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,254.65 : 3,381.77 = 793.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,254.65/3,381.77 = 793.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,254.65x = 3,381.77 × 793.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,254.65x = 2,684,191.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,684,191.42/2,254.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,190.51

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