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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,434.63, 3,652.25 and 791.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,434.63, 3,652.25 and 791.35 is: 1,187.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,434.63 : 3,652.25 = 791.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,434.63/3,652.25 = 791.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,434.63x = 3,652.25 × 791.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,434.63x = 2,890,208.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,890,208.04/2,434.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,187.12

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