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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,434.48, 3,651.37 and 791.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,434.48, 3,651.37 and 791.04 is: 1,186.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,434.48 : 3,651.37 = 791.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,434.48/3,651.37 = 791.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,434.48x = 3,651.37 × 791.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,434.48x = 2,888,379.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,888,379.72/2,434.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,186.45

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