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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,433.53, 3,650.32 and 790.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,433.53, 3,650.32 and 790.09 is: 1,185.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,433.53 : 3,650.32 = 790.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,433.53/3,650.32 = 790.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,433.53x = 3,650.32 × 790.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,433.53x = 2,884,073.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,884,073.19/2,433.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,185.14

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