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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,273.84, 3,411.51 and 793.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,273.84, 3,411.51 and 793.05 is: 1,189.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,273.84 : 3,411.51 = 793.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,273.84/3,411.51 = 793.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,273.84x = 3,411.51 × 793.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,273.84x = 2,705,498.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,705,498.01/2,273.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,189.84

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