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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,352.95, 3,529.27 and 792.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,352.95, 3,529.27 and 792.89 is: 1,189.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,352.95 : 3,529.27 = 792.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,352.95/3,529.27 = 792.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,352.95x = 3,529.27 × 792.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,352.95x = 2,798,319.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,798,319.47/2,352.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,189.28

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