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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,356.29, 3,534.64 and 796.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,356.29, 3,534.64 and 796.33 is: 1,194.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,356.29 : 3,534.64 = 796.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,356.29/3,534.64 = 796.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,356.29x = 3,534.64 × 796.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,356.29x = 2,814,742.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,814,742.30/2,356.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,194.57

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