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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,434.06, 3,650.33 and 790.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,434.06, 3,650.33 and 790.27 is: 1,185.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,434.06 : 3,650.33 = 790.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,434.06/3,650.33 = 790.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,434.06x = 3,650.33 × 790.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,434.06x = 2,884,739.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,884,739.14/2,434.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,185.15

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