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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,276.30, 3,415.12 and 795.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,276.30, 3,415.12 and 795.52 is: 1,193.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,276.30 : 3,415.12 = 795.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,276.30/3,415.12 = 795.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,276.30x = 3,415.12 × 795.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,276.30x = 2,716,796.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,716,796.26/2,276.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,193.51

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