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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,256.04, 3,384.38 and 795.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,256.04, 3,384.38 and 795.72 is: 1,193.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,256.04 : 3,384.38 = 795.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,256.04/3,384.38 = 795.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,256.04x = 3,384.38 × 795.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,256.04x = 2,693,018.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,693,018.85/2,256.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,193.69

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