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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,435.31, 3,653.10 and 791.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,435.31, 3,653.10 and 791.37 is: 1,187.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,435.31 : 3,653.10 = 791.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,435.31/3,653.10 = 791.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,435.31x = 3,653.10 × 791.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,435.31x = 2,890,953.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,890,953.75/2,435.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,187.10

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