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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,251.82, 3,378.14 and 791.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,251.82, 3,378.14 and 791.12 is: 1,186.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,251.82 : 3,378.14 = 791.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,251.82/3,378.14 = 791.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,251.82x = 3,378.14 × 791.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,251.82x = 2,672,514.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,672,514.12/2,251.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,186.82

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