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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,333.75, 3,501.17 and 794.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,333.75, 3,501.17 and 794.75 is: 1,192.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,333.75 : 3,501.17 = 794.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,333.75/3,501.17 = 794.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,333.75x = 3,501.17 × 794.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,333.75x = 2,782,554.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,782,554.86/2,333.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,192.31

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