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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,332.49, 3,499.09 and 793.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,332.49, 3,499.09 and 793.13 is: 1,189.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,332.49 : 3,499.09 = 793.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,332.49/3,499.09 = 793.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,332.49x = 3,499.09 × 793.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,332.49x = 2,775,213.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,775,213.77/2,332.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,189.81

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