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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,351.01, 3,527.30 and 791.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,351.01, 3,527.30 and 791.17 is: 1,187.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,351.01 : 3,527.30 = 791.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,351.01/3,527.30 = 791.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,351.01x = 3,527.30 × 791.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,351.01x = 2,790,693.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,790,693.94/2,351.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,187.02

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