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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,433.94, 3,650.85 and 790.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,433.94, 3,650.85 and 790.48 is: 1,185.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,433.94 : 3,650.85 = 790.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,433.94/3,650.85 = 790.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,433.94x = 3,650.85 × 790.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,433.94x = 2,885,923.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,885,923.91/2,433.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,185.70

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