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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,353.32, 3,530.37 and 793.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,353.32, 3,530.37 and 793.46 is: 1,190.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,353.32 : 3,530.37 = 793.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,353.32/3,530.37 = 793.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,353.32x = 3,530.37 × 793.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,353.32x = 2,801,207.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,801,207.38/2,353.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,190.32

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