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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,108.31, 3,162.55 and 791.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,108.31, 3,162.55 and 791.93 is: 1,187.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,108.31 : 3,162.55 = 791.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,108.31/3,162.55 = 791.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,108.31x = 3,162.55 × 791.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,108.31x = 2,504,518.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,504,518.22/2,108.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,187.93

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