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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,256.53, 3,384.45 and 795.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,256.53, 3,384.45 and 795.34 is: 1,192.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,256.53 : 3,384.45 = 795.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,256.53/3,384.45 = 795.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,256.53x = 3,384.45 × 795.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,256.53x = 2,691,802.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,691,802.21/2,256.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,192.89

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