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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,354.85, 3,532.59 and 794.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,354.85, 3,532.59 and 794.19 is: 1,191.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,354.85 : 3,532.59 = 794.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,354.85/3,532.59 = 794.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,354.85x = 3,532.59 × 794.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,354.85x = 2,805,547.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,805,547.65/2,354.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,191.39

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