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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,352.88, 3,529.37 and 792.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,352.88, 3,529.37 and 792.60 is: 1,188.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,352.88 : 3,529.37 = 792.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,352.88/3,529.37 = 792.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,352.88x = 3,529.37 × 792.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,352.88x = 2,797,378.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,797,378.66/2,352.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,188.92

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