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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,351.67, 3,527.88 and 791.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,351.67, 3,527.88 and 791.82 is: 1,187.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,351.67 : 3,527.88 = 791.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,351.67/3,527.88 = 791.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,351.67x = 3,527.88 × 791.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,351.67x = 2,793,445.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,793,445.94/2,351.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,187.86

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