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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,276.52, 3,413.88 and 795.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,276.52, 3,413.88 and 795.32 is: 1,192.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,276.52 : 3,413.88 = 795.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,276.52/3,413.88 = 795.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,276.52x = 3,413.88 × 795.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,276.52x = 2,715,127.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,715,127.04/2,276.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,192.67

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