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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,433.96, 3,650.94 and 790.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,433.96, 3,650.94 and 790.56 is: 1,185.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,433.96 : 3,650.94 = 790.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,433.96/3,650.94 = 790.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,433.96x = 3,650.94 × 790.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,433.96x = 2,886,287.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,886,287.13/2,433.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,185.84

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