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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,277.32, 3,415.86 and 796.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,277.32, 3,415.86 and 796.08 is: 1,194.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,277.32 : 3,415.86 = 796.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,277.32/3,415.86 = 796.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,277.32x = 3,415.86 × 796.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,277.32x = 2,719,297.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,719,297.83/2,277.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,194.08

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