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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,354.23, 3,531.58 and 794.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,354.23, 3,531.58 and 794.45 is: 1,191.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,354.23 : 3,531.58 = 794.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,354.23/3,531.58 = 794.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,354.23x = 3,531.58 × 794.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,354.23x = 2,805,646.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,805,646.07/2,354.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,191.75

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