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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,355.92, 3,534.42 and 795.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,355.92, 3,534.42 and 795.90 is: 1,194.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,355.92 : 3,534.42 = 795.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,355.92/3,534.42 = 795.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,355.92x = 3,534.42 × 795.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,355.92x = 2,813,044.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,813,044.88/2,355.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,194.03

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