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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,352.69, 3,528.77 and 792.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,352.69, 3,528.77 and 792.63 is: 1,188.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,352.69 : 3,528.77 = 792.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,352.69/3,528.77 = 792.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,352.69x = 3,528.77 × 792.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,352.69x = 2,797,005.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,797,005.00/2,352.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,188.85

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