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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,351.46, 3,527.40 and 791.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,351.46, 3,527.40 and 791.52 is: 1,187.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,351.46 : 3,527.40 = 791.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,351.46/3,527.40 = 791.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,351.46x = 3,527.40 × 791.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,351.46x = 2,792,007.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,792,007.65/2,351.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,187.35

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