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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,158, 3,237.24 and 790

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,158, 3,237.24 and 790 is: 1,185.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,158 : 3,237.24 = 790 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,158/3,237.24 = 790/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,158x = 3,237.24 × 790
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,158x = 2,557,419.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,557,419.60/2,158
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,185.09

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