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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,086.46, 3,130.41 and 788.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,086.46, 3,130.41 and 788.66 is: 1,183.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,086.46 : 3,130.41 = 788.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,086.46/3,130.41 = 788.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,086.46x = 3,130.41 × 788.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,086.46x = 2,468,829.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,468,829.15/2,086.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,183.26

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