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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,352.06, 3,527.97 and 792.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,352.06, 3,527.97 and 792.09 is: 1,188.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,352.06 : 3,527.97 = 792.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,352.06/3,527.97 = 792.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,352.06x = 3,527.97 × 792.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,352.06x = 2,794,469.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,794,469.76/2,352.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,188.09

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