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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,435.44, 3,653.70 and 792.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,435.44, 3,653.70 and 792.22 is: 1,188.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,435.44 : 3,653.70 = 792.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,435.44/3,653.70 = 792.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,435.44x = 3,653.70 × 792.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,435.44x = 2,894,534.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,894,534.21/2,435.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,188.51

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