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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,434.92, 3,652.86 and 791.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,434.92, 3,652.86 and 791.36 is: 1,187.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,434.92 : 3,652.86 = 791.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,434.92/3,652.86 = 791.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,434.92x = 3,652.86 × 791.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,434.92x = 2,890,727.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,890,727.29/2,434.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,187.20

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