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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,256.92, 3,385.40 and 795.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,256.92, 3,385.40 and 795.76 is: 1,193.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,256.92 : 3,385.40 = 795.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,256.92/3,385.40 = 795.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,256.92x = 3,385.40 × 795.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,256.92x = 2,693,965.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,693,965.90/2,256.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,193.65

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