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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,435.47, 3,650.89 and 790.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,435.47, 3,650.89 and 790.87 is: 1,185.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,435.47 : 3,650.89 = 790.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,435.47/3,650.89 = 790.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,435.47x = 3,650.89 × 790.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,435.47x = 2,887,357.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,887,357.17/2,435.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,185.55

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