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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,351.11, 3,526.97 and 790.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,351.11, 3,526.97 and 790.44 is: 1,185.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,351.11 : 3,526.97 = 790.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,351.11/3,526.97 = 790.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,351.11x = 3,526.97 × 790.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,351.11x = 2,787,854.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,787,854.21/2,351.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,185.76

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