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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,107.31, 3,161.05 and 790.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,107.31, 3,161.05 and 790.93 is: 1,186.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,107.31 : 3,161.05 = 790.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,107.31/3,161.05 = 790.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,107.31x = 3,161.05 × 790.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,107.31x = 2,500,153.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,500,153.47/2,107.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,186.42

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