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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,354.37, 3,531.93 and 794.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,354.37, 3,531.93 and 794.51 is: 1,191.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,354.37 : 3,531.93 = 794.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,354.37/3,531.93 = 794.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,354.37x = 3,531.93 × 794.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,354.37x = 2,806,162.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,806,162.53/2,354.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,191.90

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