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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,257.32, 3,386.25 and 796.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,257.32, 3,386.25 and 796.17 is: 1,194.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,257.32 : 3,386.25 = 796.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,257.32/3,386.25 = 796.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,257.32x = 3,386.25 × 796.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,257.32x = 2,696,030.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,696,030.66/2,257.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,194.35

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