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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,107.32, 3,159.27 and 790.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,107.32, 3,159.27 and 790.34 is: 1,184.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,107.32 : 3,159.27 = 790.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,107.32/3,159.27 = 790.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,107.32x = 3,159.27 × 790.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,107.32x = 2,496,887.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,496,887.58/2,107.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,184.86

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