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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,333.13, 3,500.23 and 794.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,333.13, 3,500.23 and 794.13 is: 1,191.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,333.13 : 3,500.23 = 794.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,333.13/3,500.23 = 794.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,333.13x = 3,500.23 × 794.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,333.13x = 2,779,637.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,779,637.65/2,333.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,191.38

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