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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,256.66, 3,386.61 and 795.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,256.66, 3,386.61 and 795.96 is: 1,194.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,256.66 : 3,386.61 = 795.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,256.66/3,386.61 = 795.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,256.66x = 3,386.61 × 795.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,256.66x = 2,695,606.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,695,606.10/2,256.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,194.51

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