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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,255.76, 3,383.87 and 794.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,255.76, 3,383.87 and 794.57 is: 1,191.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,255.76 : 3,383.87 = 794.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,255.76/3,383.87 = 794.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,255.76x = 3,383.87 × 794.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,255.76x = 2,688,700.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,688,700.69/2,255.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,191.93

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