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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,255.85, 3,383.17 and 794.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,255.85, 3,383.17 and 794.81 is: 1,192.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,255.85 : 3,383.17 = 794.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,255.85/3,383.17 = 794.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,255.85x = 3,383.17 × 794.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,255.85x = 2,688,983.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,688,983.82/2,255.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,192.00

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