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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,353.97, 3,529.59 and 793.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,353.97, 3,529.59 and 793.46 is: 1,189.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,353.97 : 3,529.59 = 793.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,353.97/3,529.59 = 793.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,353.97x = 3,529.59 × 793.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,353.97x = 2,800,594.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,800,594.33/2,353.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,189.73

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