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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,356.61, 3,534.92 and 796.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,356.61, 3,534.92 and 796.63 is: 1,194.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,356.61 : 3,534.92 = 796.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,356.61/3,534.92 = 796.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,356.61x = 3,534.92 × 796.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,356.61x = 2,816,014.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,816,014.65/2,356.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,194.94

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