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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,434.93, 3,651.18 and 791.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,434.93, 3,651.18 and 791.27 is: 1,186.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,434.93 : 3,651.18 = 791.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,434.93/3,651.18 = 791.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,434.93x = 3,651.18 × 791.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,434.93x = 2,889,061.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,889,061.67/2,434.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,186.51

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