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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,434.66, 3,651.14 and 790.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,434.66, 3,651.14 and 790.90 is: 1,186.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,434.66 : 3,651.14 = 790.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,434.66/3,651.14 = 790.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,434.66x = 3,651.14 × 790.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,434.66x = 2,887,679.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,887,679.48/2,434.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,186.07

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