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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,351.69, 3,527.72 and 791.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,351.69, 3,527.72 and 791.69 is: 1,187.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,351.69 : 3,527.72 = 791.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,351.69/3,527.72 = 791.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,351.69x = 3,527.72 × 791.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,351.69x = 2,792,865.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,792,865.51/2,351.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,187.60

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