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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,256.82, 3,385.43 and 795.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,256.82, 3,385.43 and 795.99 is: 1,194.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,256.82 : 3,385.43 = 795.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,256.82/3,385.43 = 795.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,256.82x = 3,385.43 × 795.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,256.82x = 2,694,747.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,694,747.52/2,256.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,194.05

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