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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,257.23, 3,384.63 and 795.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,257.23, 3,384.63 and 795.29 is: 1,192.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,257.23 : 3,384.63 = 795.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,257.23/3,384.63 = 795.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,257.23x = 3,384.63 × 795.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,257.23x = 2,691,770.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,691,770.85/2,257.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,192.51

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