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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,434.16, 3,651.57 and 790.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,434.16, 3,651.57 and 790.18 is: 1,185.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,434.16 : 3,651.57 = 790.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,434.16/3,651.57 = 790.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,434.16x = 3,651.57 × 790.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,434.16x = 2,885,379.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,885,379.32/2,434.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,185.37

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