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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,294.97, 3,441.61 and 793.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,294.97, 3,441.61 and 793.61 is: 1,190.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,294.97 : 3,441.61 = 793.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,294.97/3,441.61 = 793.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,294.97x = 3,441.61 × 793.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,294.97x = 2,731,292.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,731,292.80/2,294.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,190.12

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