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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,355.37, 3,533.43 and 795.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,355.37, 3,533.43 and 795.51 is: 1,193.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,355.37 : 3,533.43 = 795.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,355.37/3,533.43 = 795.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,355.37x = 3,533.43 × 795.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,355.37x = 2,810,878.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,810,878.90/2,355.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,193.39

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