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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,251.76, 3,377.68 and 791.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,251.76, 3,377.68 and 791.04 is: 1,186.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,251.76 : 3,377.68 = 791.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,251.76/3,377.68 = 791.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,251.76x = 3,377.68 × 791.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,251.76x = 2,671,879.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,671,879.99/2,251.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,186.57

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