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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,332.28, 3,498.96 and 793.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,332.28, 3,498.96 and 793.28 is: 1,190.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,332.28 : 3,498.96 = 793.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,332.28/3,498.96 = 793.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,332.28x = 3,498.96 × 793.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,332.28x = 2,775,654.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,775,654.99/2,332.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,190.10

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