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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,107.37, 3,161.40 and 791.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,107.37, 3,161.40 and 791.23 is: 1,186.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,107.37 : 3,161.40 = 791.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,107.37/3,161.40 = 791.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,107.37x = 3,161.40 × 791.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,107.37x = 2,501,377.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,501,377.72/2,107.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,186.97

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