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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,277.52, 3,415.86 and 796.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,277.52, 3,415.86 and 796.92 is: 1,195.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,277.52 : 3,415.86 = 796.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,277.52/3,415.86 = 796.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,277.52x = 3,415.86 × 796.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,277.52x = 2,722,167.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,722,167.15/2,277.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,195.23

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