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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,274.04, 3,409.86 and 792.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,274.04, 3,409.86 and 792.69 is: 1,188.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,274.04 : 3,409.86 = 792.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,274.04/3,409.86 = 792.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,274.04x = 3,409.86 × 792.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,274.04x = 2,702,961.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,702,961.92/2,274.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,188.62

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