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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,791.36, 2,472.08 and 1,005.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,791.36, 2,472.08 and 1,005.41 is: 1,387.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,791.36 : 2,472.08 = 1,005.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,791.36/2,472.08 = 1,005.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,791.36x = 2,472.08 × 1,005.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,791.36x = 2,485,442.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,485,442.75/1,791.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,387.46

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