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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,352.29, 3,527.78 and 792.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,352.29, 3,527.78 and 792.32 is: 1,188.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,352.29 : 3,527.78 = 792.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,352.29/3,527.78 = 792.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,352.29x = 3,527.78 × 792.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,352.29x = 2,795,109.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,795,109.05/2,352.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,188.25

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