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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,335.04, 3,502.56 and 796

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,335.04, 3,502.56 and 796 is: 1,194

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,335.04 : 3,502.56 = 796 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,335.04/3,502.56 = 796/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,335.04x = 3,502.56 × 796
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,335.04x = 2,788,037.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,788,037.76/2,335.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,194

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