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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,336.38, 3,505.12 and 797.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,336.38, 3,505.12 and 797.38 is: 1,196.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,336.38 : 3,505.12 = 797.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,336.38/3,505.12 = 797.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,336.38x = 3,505.12 × 797.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,336.38x = 2,794,895.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,794,895.06/2,336.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,196.25

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