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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,256.44, 3,385.16 and 795.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,256.44, 3,385.16 and 795.60 is: 1,193.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,256.44 : 3,385.16 = 795.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,256.44/3,385.16 = 795.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,256.44x = 3,385.16 × 795.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,256.44x = 2,693,232.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,693,232.30/2,256.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,193.58

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