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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,434.06, 3,651.54 and 790.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,434.06, 3,651.54 and 790.57 is: 1,186.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,434.06 : 3,651.54 = 790.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,434.06/3,651.54 = 790.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,434.06x = 3,651.54 × 790.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,434.06x = 2,886,797.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,886,797.98/2,434.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,186.00

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