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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,256.84, 3,385.68 and 796.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,256.84, 3,385.68 and 796.08 is: 1,194.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,256.84 : 3,385.68 = 796.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,256.84/3,385.68 = 796.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,256.84x = 3,385.68 × 796.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,256.84x = 2,695,272.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,695,272.13/2,256.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,194.27

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