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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,350.86, 3,526.59 and 790.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,350.86, 3,526.59 and 790.19 is: 1,185.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,350.86 : 3,526.59 = 790.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,350.86/3,526.59 = 790.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,350.86x = 3,526.59 × 790.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,350.86x = 2,786,676.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,786,676.15/2,350.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,185.39

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