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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,275.07, 3,412.76 and 794.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,275.07, 3,412.76 and 794.30 is: 1,191.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,275.07 : 3,412.76 = 794.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,275.07/3,412.76 = 794.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,275.07x = 3,412.76 × 794.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,275.07x = 2,710,734.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,710,734.23/2,275.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,191.50

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