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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,355.97, 3,531.49 and 795.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,355.97, 3,531.49 and 795.44 is: 1,192.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,355.97 : 3,531.49 = 795.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,355.97/3,531.49 = 795.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,355.97x = 3,531.49 × 795.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,355.97x = 2,809,088.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,809,088.41/2,355.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,192.33

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