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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,349.66, 3,524.50 and 791.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,349.66, 3,524.50 and 791.42 is: 1,187.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,349.66 : 3,524.50 = 791.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,349.66/3,524.50 = 791.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,349.66x = 3,524.50 × 791.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,349.66x = 2,789,359.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,789,359.79/2,349.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,187.13

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