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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,348.65, 3,523 and 790.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,348.65, 3,523 and 790.41 is: 1,185.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,348.65 : 3,523 = 790.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,348.65/3,523 = 790.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,348.65x = 3,523 × 790.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,348.65x = 2,784,614.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,784,614.43/2,348.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,185.62

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