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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,434.95, 3,650.00 and 790.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,434.95, 3,650.00 and 790.65 is: 1,185.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,434.95 : 3,650.00 = 790.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,434.95/3,650.00 = 790.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,434.95x = 3,650.00 × 790.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,434.95x = 2,885,868.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,885,868.55/2,434.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,185.19

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