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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,276.94, 3,414.47 and 795.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,276.94, 3,414.47 and 795.85 is: 1,193.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,276.94 : 3,414.47 = 795.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,276.94/3,414.47 = 795.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,276.94x = 3,414.47 × 795.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,276.94x = 2,717,419.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,717,419.36/2,276.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,193.45

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