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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,353.83, 3,528.53 and 792.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,353.83, 3,528.53 and 792.74 is: 1,188.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,353.83 : 3,528.53 = 792.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,353.83/3,528.53 = 792.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,353.83x = 3,528.53 × 792.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,353.83x = 2,797,209.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,797,209.24/2,353.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,188.37

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