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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,259.18, 3,386.64 and 797.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,259.18, 3,386.64 and 797.34 is: 1,195.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,259.18 : 3,386.64 = 797.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,259.18/3,386.64 = 797.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,259.18x = 3,386.64 × 797.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,259.18x = 2,700,303.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,700,303.54/2,259.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,195.26

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