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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,276.52, 3,414.36 and 795.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,276.52, 3,414.36 and 795.92 is: 1,193.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,276.52 : 3,414.36 = 795.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,276.52/3,414.36 = 795.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,276.52x = 3,414.36 × 795.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,276.52x = 2,717,557.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,717,557.41/2,276.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,193.73

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