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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,350.86, 3,526.20 and 791.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,350.86, 3,526.20 and 791.82 is: 1,187.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,350.86 : 3,526.20 = 791.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,350.86/3,526.20 = 791.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,350.86x = 3,526.20 × 791.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,350.86x = 2,792,115.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,792,115.68/2,350.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,187.70

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