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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,255.92, 3,383.88 and 794.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,255.92, 3,383.88 and 794.74 is: 1,192.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,255.92 : 3,383.88 = 794.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,255.92/3,383.88 = 794.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,255.92x = 3,383.88 × 794.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,255.92x = 2,689,304.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,689,304.79/2,255.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,192.11

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