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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,435.50, 3,653.43 and 791.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,435.50, 3,653.43 and 791.92 is: 1,187.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,435.50 : 3,653.43 = 791.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,435.50/3,653.43 = 791.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,435.50x = 3,653.43 × 791.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,435.50x = 2,893,224.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,893,224.29/2,435.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,187.94

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