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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,332.07, 3,498.03 and 793.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,332.07, 3,498.03 and 793.07 is: 1,189.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,332.07 : 3,498.03 = 793.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,332.07/3,498.03 = 793.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,332.07x = 3,498.03 × 793.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,332.07x = 2,774,165.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,774,165.16/2,332.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,189.57

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