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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,254.74, 3,382.10 and 794.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,254.74, 3,382.10 and 794.00 is: 1,191.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,254.74 : 3,382.10 = 794.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,254.74/3,382.10 = 794.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,254.74x = 3,382.10 × 794.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,254.74x = 2,685,399.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,685,399.33/2,254.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,191.00

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