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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,277.48, 3,416.07 and 796.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,277.48, 3,416.07 and 796.59 is: 1,194.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,277.48 : 3,416.07 = 796.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,277.48/3,416.07 = 796.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,277.48x = 3,416.07 × 796.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,277.48x = 2,721,207.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,721,207.20/2,277.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,194.83

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