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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,355.02, 3,532.70 and 795.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,355.02, 3,532.70 and 795.02 is: 1,192.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,355.02 : 3,532.70 = 795.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,355.02/3,532.70 = 795.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,355.02x = 3,532.70 × 795.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,355.02x = 2,808,567.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,808,567.15/2,355.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,192.59

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