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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,252.03, 3,377.84 and 791.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,252.03, 3,377.84 and 791.10 is: 1,186.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,252.03 : 3,377.84 = 791.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,252.03/3,377.84 = 791.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,252.03x = 3,377.84 × 791.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,252.03x = 2,672,205.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,672,205.27/2,252.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,186.58

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