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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,354.15, 3,530.81 and 793.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,354.15, 3,530.81 and 793.98 is: 1,190.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,354.15 : 3,530.81 = 793.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,354.15/3,530.81 = 793.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,354.15x = 3,530.81 × 793.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,354.15x = 2,803,388.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,803,388.55/2,354.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,190.83

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