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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,353.82, 3,531.05 and 794.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,353.82, 3,531.05 and 794.27 is: 1,191.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,353.82 : 3,531.05 = 794.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,353.82/3,531.05 = 794.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,353.82x = 3,531.05 × 794.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,353.82x = 2,804,589.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,804,589.43/2,353.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,191.51

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