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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,256.29, 3,383.22 and 795.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,256.29, 3,383.22 and 795.32 is: 1,192.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,256.29 : 3,383.22 = 795.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,256.29/3,383.22 = 795.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,256.29x = 3,383.22 × 795.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,256.29x = 2,690,742.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,690,742.53/2,256.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,192.55

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