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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,255.56, 3,383.26 and 794.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,255.56, 3,383.26 and 794.67 is: 1,191.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,255.56 : 3,383.26 = 794.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,255.56/3,383.26 = 794.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,255.56x = 3,383.26 × 794.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,255.56x = 2,688,581.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,688,581.82/2,255.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,191.98

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