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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,330.32, 3,495.48 and 791.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,330.32, 3,495.48 and 791.32 is: 1,186.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,330.32 : 3,495.48 = 791.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,330.32/3,495.48 = 791.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,330.32x = 3,495.48 × 791.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,330.32x = 2,766,043.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,766,043.23/2,330.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,186.98

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