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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,256.48, 3,383.51 and 794.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,256.48, 3,383.51 and 794.54 is: 1,191.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,256.48 : 3,383.51 = 794.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,256.48/3,383.51 = 794.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,256.48x = 3,383.51 × 794.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,256.48x = 2,688,338.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,688,338.52/2,256.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,191.39

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