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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,256.60, 3,385.32 and 795.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,256.60, 3,385.32 and 795.36 is: 1,193.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,256.60 : 3,385.32 = 795.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,256.60/3,385.32 = 795.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,256.60x = 3,385.32 × 795.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,256.60x = 2,692,548.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,692,548.12/2,256.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,193.19

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