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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,256.44, 3,384.80 and 795.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,256.44, 3,384.80 and 795.70 is: 1,193.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,256.44 : 3,384.80 = 795.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,256.44/3,384.80 = 795.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,256.44x = 3,384.80 × 795.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,256.44x = 2,693,285.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,693,285.36/2,256.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,193.60

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