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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,257.19, 3,383.64 and 795.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,257.19, 3,383.64 and 795.33 is: 1,192.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,257.19 : 3,383.64 = 795.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,257.19/3,383.64 = 795.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,257.19x = 3,383.64 × 795.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,257.19x = 2,691,110.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,691,110.40/2,257.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,192.24

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