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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,352.83, 3,529.42 and 792.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,352.83, 3,529.42 and 792.83 is: 1,189.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,352.83 : 3,529.42 = 792.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,352.83/3,529.42 = 792.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,352.83x = 3,529.42 × 792.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,352.83x = 2,798,230.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,798,230.06/2,352.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,189.30

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