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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,351.32, 3,527.36 and 791.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,351.32, 3,527.36 and 791.46 is: 1,187.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,351.32 : 3,527.36 = 791.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,351.32/3,527.36 = 791.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,351.32x = 3,527.36 × 791.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,351.32x = 2,791,764.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,791,764.35/2,351.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,187.32

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