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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,332.50, 3,499.29 and 793.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,332.50, 3,499.29 and 793.50 is: 1,190.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,332.50 : 3,499.29 = 793.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,332.50/3,499.29 = 793.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,332.50x = 3,499.29 × 793.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,332.50x = 2,776,686.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,776,686.62/2,332.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,190.43

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