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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,434.47, 3,652.04 and 790.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,434.47, 3,652.04 and 790.48 is: 1,185.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,434.47 : 3,652.04 = 790.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,434.47/3,652.04 = 790.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,434.47x = 3,652.04 × 790.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,434.47x = 2,886,864.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,886,864.58/2,434.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,185.83

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