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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,435.16, 3,651.52 and 790.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,435.16, 3,651.52 and 790.66 is: 1,185.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,435.16 : 3,651.52 = 790.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,435.16/3,651.52 = 790.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,435.16x = 3,651.52 × 790.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,435.16x = 2,887,110.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,887,110.80/2,435.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,185.59

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