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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,831.10, 2,745.78 and 791.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,831.10, 2,745.78 and 791.06 is: 1,186.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,831.10 : 2,745.78 = 791.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,831.10/2,745.78 = 791.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,831.10x = 2,745.78 × 791.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,831.10x = 2,172,076.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,172,076.73/1,831.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,186.21

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