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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,256.42, 3,384.33 and 795.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,256.42, 3,384.33 and 795.39 is: 1,192.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,256.42 : 3,384.33 = 795.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,256.42/3,384.33 = 795.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,256.42x = 3,384.33 × 795.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,256.42x = 2,691,851.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,691,851.04/2,256.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,192.97

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