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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,352.27, 3,528.95 and 792.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,352.27, 3,528.95 and 792.23 is: 1,188.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,352.27 : 3,528.95 = 792.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,352.27/3,528.95 = 792.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,352.27x = 3,528.95 × 792.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,352.27x = 2,795,718.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,795,718.45/2,352.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,188.52

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