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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,351.62, 3,527.52 and 791.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,351.62, 3,527.52 and 791.68 is: 1,187.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,351.62 : 3,527.52 = 791.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,351.62/3,527.52 = 791.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,351.62x = 3,527.52 × 791.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,351.62x = 2,792,667.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,792,667.03/2,351.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,187.55

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