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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,435.73, 3,652.80 and 791.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,435.73, 3,652.80 and 791.94 is: 1,187.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,435.73 : 3,652.80 = 791.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,435.73/3,652.80 = 791.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,435.73x = 3,652.80 × 791.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,435.73x = 2,892,798.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,892,798.43/2,435.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,187.65

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