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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,435.22, 3,653.16 and 791.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,435.22, 3,653.16 and 791.23 is: 1,186.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,435.22 : 3,653.16 = 791.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,435.22/3,653.16 = 791.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,435.22x = 3,653.16 × 791.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,435.22x = 2,890,489.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,890,489.79/2,435.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,186.95

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