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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,433.44, 3,649.44 and 790.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,433.44, 3,649.44 and 790.22 is: 1,185.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,433.44 : 3,649.44 = 790.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,433.44/3,649.44 = 790.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,433.44x = 3,649.44 × 790.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,433.44x = 2,883,860.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,883,860.48/2,433.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,185.10

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