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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,255.58, 3,381.03 and 793.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,255.58, 3,381.03 and 793.98 is: 1,190.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,255.58 : 3,381.03 = 793.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,255.58/3,381.03 = 793.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,255.58x = 3,381.03 × 793.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,255.58x = 2,684,470.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,684,470.20/2,255.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,190.15

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