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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,352.71, 3,528.03 and 792.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,352.71, 3,528.03 and 792.29 is: 1,188.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,352.71 : 3,528.03 = 792.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,352.71/3,528.03 = 792.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,352.71x = 3,528.03 × 792.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,352.71x = 2,795,233.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,795,233.69/2,352.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,188.09

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