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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,435.51, 3,654.08 and 792.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,435.51, 3,654.08 and 792.11 is: 1,188.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,435.51 : 3,654.08 = 792.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,435.51/3,654.08 = 792.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,435.51x = 3,654.08 × 792.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,435.51x = 2,894,433.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,894,433.31/2,435.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,188.43

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