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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,357.61, 3,533.94 and 796.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,357.61, 3,533.94 and 796.14 is: 1,193.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,357.61 : 3,533.94 = 796.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,357.61/3,533.94 = 796.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,357.61x = 3,533.94 × 796.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,357.61x = 2,813,510.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,813,510.99/2,357.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,193.37

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