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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,256.93, 3,385.08 and 795.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,256.93, 3,385.08 and 795.89 is: 1,193.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,256.93 : 3,385.08 = 795.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,256.93/3,385.08 = 795.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,256.93x = 3,385.08 × 795.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,256.93x = 2,694,134.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,694,134.40/2,256.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,193.72

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