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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,434.57, 3,651.08 and 790.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,434.57, 3,651.08 and 790.73 is: 1,185.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,434.57 : 3,651.08 = 790.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,434.57/3,651.08 = 790.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,434.57x = 3,651.08 × 790.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,434.57x = 2,886,996.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,886,996.28/2,434.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,185.84

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