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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,257.86, 3,386.94 and 797.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,257.86, 3,386.94 and 797.34 is: 1,196.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,257.86 : 3,386.94 = 797.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,257.86/3,386.94 = 797.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,257.86x = 3,386.94 × 797.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,257.86x = 2,700,542.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,700,542.74/2,257.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,196.06

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