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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,351.65, 3,528.01 and 791.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,351.65, 3,528.01 and 791.61 is: 1,187.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,351.65 : 3,528.01 = 791.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,351.65/3,528.01 = 791.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,351.65x = 3,528.01 × 791.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,351.65x = 2,792,786.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,792,786.40/2,351.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,187.59

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