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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,353.48, 3,529.86 and 793.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,353.48, 3,529.86 and 793.60 is: 1,190.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,353.48 : 3,529.86 = 793.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,353.48/3,529.86 = 793.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,353.48x = 3,529.86 × 793.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,353.48x = 2,801,296.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,801,296.90/2,353.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,190.28

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