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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,275.84, 3,415.32 and 795.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,275.84, 3,415.32 and 795.06 is: 1,193.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,275.84 : 3,415.32 = 795.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,275.84/3,415.32 = 795.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,275.84x = 3,415.32 × 795.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,275.84x = 2,715,380.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,715,380.34/2,275.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,193.14

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