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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,333.86, 3,501.15 and 794.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,333.86, 3,501.15 and 794.50 is: 1,191.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,333.86 : 3,501.15 = 794.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,333.86/3,501.15 = 794.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,333.86x = 3,501.15 × 794.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,333.86x = 2,781,663.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,781,663.68/2,333.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,191.87

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