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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,433.96, 3,650.99 and 790.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,433.96, 3,650.99 and 790.50 is: 1,185.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,433.96 : 3,650.99 = 790.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,433.96/3,650.99 = 790.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,433.96x = 3,650.99 × 790.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,433.96x = 2,886,085.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,886,085.39/2,433.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,185.76

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