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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,434.36, 3,651.18 and 790.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,434.36, 3,651.18 and 790.92 is: 1,186.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,434.36 : 3,651.18 = 790.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,434.36/3,651.18 = 790.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,434.36x = 3,651.18 × 790.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,434.36x = 2,887,791.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,887,791.29/2,434.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,186.26

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