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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,353.27, 3,529.75 and 793.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,353.27, 3,529.75 and 793.42 is: 1,190.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,353.27 : 3,529.75 = 793.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,353.27/3,529.75 = 793.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,353.27x = 3,529.75 × 793.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,353.27x = 2,800,574.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,800,574.25/2,353.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,190.08

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