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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,356.28, 3,534.81 and 796.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,356.28, 3,534.81 and 796.38 is: 1,194.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,356.28 : 3,534.81 = 796.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,356.28/3,534.81 = 796.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,356.28x = 3,534.81 × 796.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,356.28x = 2,815,035.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,815,035.75/2,356.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,194.70

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