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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,256.48, 3,383.46 and 795.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,256.48, 3,383.46 and 795.24 is: 1,192.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,256.48 : 3,383.46 = 795.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,256.48/3,383.46 = 795.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,256.48x = 3,383.46 × 795.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,256.48x = 2,690,662.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,690,662.73/2,256.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,192.42

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