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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,256.32, 3,384.75 and 795.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,256.32, 3,384.75 and 795.17 is: 1,192.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,256.32 : 3,384.75 = 795.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,256.32/3,384.75 = 795.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,256.32x = 3,384.75 × 795.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,256.32x = 2,691,451.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,691,451.66/2,256.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,192.85

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