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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,355.28, 3,533.45 and 795.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,355.28, 3,533.45 and 795.23 is: 1,193.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,355.28 : 3,533.45 = 795.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,355.28/3,533.45 = 795.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,355.28x = 3,533.45 × 795.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,355.28x = 2,809,883.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,809,883.80/2,355.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,193.02

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