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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,256.05, 3,384.08 and 795.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,256.05, 3,384.08 and 795.22 is: 1,192.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,256.05 : 3,384.08 = 795.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,256.05/3,384.08 = 795.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,256.05x = 3,384.08 × 795.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,256.05x = 2,691,078.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,691,078.64/2,256.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,192.83

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