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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,354.40, 3,530.76 and 794.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,354.40, 3,530.76 and 794.04 is: 1,190.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,354.40 : 3,530.76 = 794.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,354.40/3,530.76 = 794.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,354.40x = 3,530.76 × 794.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,354.40x = 2,803,564.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,803,564.67/2,354.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,190.78

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