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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,354.22, 3,528.87 and 793.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,354.22, 3,528.87 and 793.68 is: 1,189.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,354.22 : 3,528.87 = 793.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,354.22/3,528.87 = 793.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,354.22x = 3,528.87 × 793.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,354.22x = 2,800,803.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,800,803.80/2,354.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,189.70

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