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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,257.53, 3,385.95 and 796.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,257.53, 3,385.95 and 796.34 is: 1,194.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,257.53 : 3,385.95 = 796.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,257.53/3,385.95 = 796.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,257.53x = 3,385.95 × 796.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,257.53x = 2,696,367.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,696,367.42/2,257.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,194.39

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