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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,435.48, 3,652.88 and 792.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,435.48, 3,652.88 and 792.04 is: 1,187.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,435.48 : 3,652.88 = 792.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,435.48/3,652.88 = 792.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,435.48x = 3,652.88 × 792.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,435.48x = 2,893,227.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,893,227.08/2,435.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,187.95

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