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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,433.65, 3,651.05 and 790.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,433.65, 3,651.05 and 790.20 is: 1,185.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,433.65 : 3,651.05 = 790.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,433.65/3,651.05 = 790.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,433.65x = 3,651.05 × 790.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,433.65x = 2,885,059.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,885,059.71/2,433.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,185.49

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