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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,435.84, 3,653.96 and 792.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,435.84, 3,653.96 and 792.35 is: 1,188.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,435.84 : 3,653.96 = 792.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,435.84/3,653.96 = 792.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,435.84x = 3,653.96 × 792.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,435.84x = 2,895,192.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,895,192.97/2,435.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,188.58

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