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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,435.14, 3,650.85 and 790.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,435.14, 3,650.85 and 790.69 is: 1,185.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,435.14 : 3,650.85 = 790.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,435.14/3,650.85 = 790.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,435.14x = 3,650.85 × 790.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,435.14x = 2,886,690.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,886,690.59/2,435.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,185.43

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