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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,434.65, 3,652.55 and 791.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,434.65, 3,652.55 and 791.20 is: 1,186.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,434.65 : 3,652.55 = 791.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,434.65/3,652.55 = 791.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,434.65x = 3,652.55 × 791.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,434.65x = 2,889,897.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,889,897.56/2,434.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,186.99

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