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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,257.29, 3,384.72 and 796.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,257.29, 3,384.72 and 796.32 is: 1,194.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,257.29 : 3,384.72 = 796.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,257.29/3,384.72 = 796.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,257.29x = 3,384.72 × 796.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,257.29x = 2,695,320.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,695,320.23/2,257.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,194.05

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