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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,353.55, 3,530.84 and 793.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,353.55, 3,530.84 and 793.43 is: 1,190.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,353.55 : 3,530.84 = 793.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,353.55/3,530.84 = 793.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,353.55x = 3,530.84 × 793.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,353.55x = 2,801,474.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,801,474.38/2,353.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,190.32

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