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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,256.32, 3,384.76 and 795.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,256.32, 3,384.76 and 795.18 is: 1,192.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,256.32 : 3,384.76 = 795.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,256.32/3,384.76 = 795.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,256.32x = 3,384.76 × 795.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,256.32x = 2,691,493.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,691,493.46/2,256.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,192.87

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