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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,256.21, 3,384.18 and 795.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,256.21, 3,384.18 and 795.36 is: 1,192.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,256.21 : 3,384.18 = 795.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,256.21/3,384.18 = 795.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,256.21x = 3,384.18 × 795.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,256.21x = 2,691,641.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,691,641.40/2,256.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,192.99

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