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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,105.52, 3,156.45 and 788.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,105.52, 3,156.45 and 788.39 is: 1,181.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,105.52 : 3,156.45 = 788.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,105.52/3,156.45 = 788.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,105.52x = 3,156.45 × 788.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,105.52x = 2,488,513.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,488,513.62/2,105.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,181.90

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