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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,255.29, 3,381.72 and 794.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,255.29, 3,381.72 and 794.32 is: 1,191.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,255.29 : 3,381.72 = 794.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,255.29/3,381.72 = 794.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,255.29x = 3,381.72 × 794.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,255.29x = 2,686,167.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,686,167.83/2,255.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,191.05

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