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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,256.15, 3,384.33 and 795.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,256.15, 3,384.33 and 795.32 is: 1,193.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,256.15 : 3,384.33 = 795.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,256.15/3,384.33 = 795.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,256.15x = 3,384.33 × 795.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,256.15x = 2,691,604.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,691,604.44/2,256.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,193.01

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