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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,353.23, 3,528.58 and 792.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,353.23, 3,528.58 and 792.71 is: 1,188.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,353.23 : 3,528.58 = 792.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,353.23/3,528.58 = 792.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,353.23x = 3,528.58 × 792.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,353.23x = 2,797,147.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,797,147.49/2,353.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,188.64

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