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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,331.54, 3,496.23 and 792.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,331.54, 3,496.23 and 792.54 is: 1,188.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,331.54 : 3,496.23 = 792.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,331.54/3,496.23 = 792.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,331.54x = 3,496.23 × 792.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,331.54x = 2,770,902.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,770,902.12/2,331.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,188.44

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