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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,433.41, 3,650.12 and 789.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,433.41, 3,650.12 and 789.92 is: 1,184.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,433.41 : 3,650.12 = 789.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,433.41/3,650.12 = 789.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,433.41x = 3,650.12 × 789.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,433.41x = 2,883,302.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,883,302.79/2,433.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,184.88

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