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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,295.29, 3,443.31 and 794.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,295.29, 3,443.31 and 794.22 is: 1,191.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,295.29 : 3,443.31 = 794.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,295.29/3,443.31 = 794.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,295.29x = 3,443.31 × 794.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,295.29x = 2,734,752.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,734,752.12/2,295.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,191.46

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