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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,333.60, 3,499.68 and 794.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,333.60, 3,499.68 and 794.24 is: 1,191.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,333.60 : 3,499.68 = 794.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,333.60/3,499.68 = 794.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,333.60x = 3,499.68 × 794.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,333.60x = 2,779,585.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,779,585.84/2,333.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,191.11

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