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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,332.68, 3,499.26 and 793.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,332.68, 3,499.26 and 793.32 is: 1,190.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,332.68 : 3,499.26 = 793.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,332.68/3,499.26 = 793.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,332.68x = 3,499.26 × 793.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,332.68x = 2,776,032.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,776,032.94/2,332.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,190.06

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