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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,256.67, 3,385.55 and 795.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,256.67, 3,385.55 and 795.97 is: 1,194.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,256.67 : 3,385.55 = 795.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,256.67/3,385.55 = 795.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,256.67x = 3,385.55 × 795.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,256.67x = 2,694,796.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,694,796.23/2,256.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,194.15

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