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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,257.34, 3,386.02 and 795.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,257.34, 3,386.02 and 795.70 is: 1,193.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,257.34 : 3,386.02 = 795.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,257.34/3,386.02 = 795.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,257.34x = 3,386.02 × 795.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,257.34x = 2,694,256.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,694,256.11/2,257.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,193.55

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