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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,355.55, 3,533.32 and 795.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,355.55, 3,533.32 and 795.56 is: 1,193.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,355.55 : 3,533.32 = 795.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,355.55/3,533.32 = 795.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,355.55x = 3,533.32 × 795.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,355.55x = 2,810,951.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,810,951.39/2,355.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,193.33

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