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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,352.74, 3,529.17 and 792.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,352.74, 3,529.17 and 792.79 is: 1,189.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,352.74 : 3,529.17 = 792.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,352.74/3,529.17 = 792.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,352.74x = 3,529.17 × 792.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,352.74x = 2,797,881.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,797,881.86/2,352.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,189.20

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