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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,358.53, 3,535.32 and 797.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,358.53, 3,535.32 and 797.99 is: 1,196.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,358.53 : 3,535.32 = 797.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,358.53/3,535.32 = 797.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,358.53x = 3,535.32 × 797.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,358.53x = 2,821,132.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,821,132.33/2,358.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,196.14

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