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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,274.42, 3,410.82 and 793.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,274.42, 3,410.82 and 793.47 is: 1,189.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,274.42 : 3,410.82 = 793.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,274.42/3,410.82 = 793.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,274.42x = 3,410.82 × 793.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,274.42x = 2,706,383.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,706,383.35/2,274.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,189.92

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