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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,255.64, 3,384.53 and 795.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,255.64, 3,384.53 and 795.48 is: 1,193.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,255.64 : 3,384.53 = 795.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,255.64/3,384.53 = 795.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,255.64x = 3,384.53 × 795.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,255.64x = 2,692,325.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,692,325.92/2,255.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,193.60

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