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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,256.45, 3,382.23 and 794.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,256.45, 3,382.23 and 794.82 is: 1,191.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,256.45 : 3,382.23 = 794.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,256.45/3,382.23 = 794.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,256.45x = 3,382.23 × 794.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,256.45x = 2,688,264.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,688,264.05/2,256.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,191.37

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