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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,350.32, 3,525.86 and 790.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,350.32, 3,525.86 and 790.46 is: 1,185.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,350.32 : 3,525.86 = 790.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,350.32/3,525.86 = 790.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,350.32x = 3,525.86 × 790.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,350.32x = 2,787,048.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,787,048.86/2,350.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,185.82

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