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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,259.02, 3,387.92 and 797.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,259.02, 3,387.92 and 797.38 is: 1,195.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,259.02 : 3,387.92 = 797.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,259.02/3,387.92 = 797.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,259.02x = 3,387.92 × 797.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,259.02x = 2,701,459.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,701,459.65/2,259.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,195.85

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