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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,252.60, 3,379.47 and 791.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,252.60, 3,379.47 and 791.90 is: 1,188.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,252.60 : 3,379.47 = 791.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,252.60/3,379.47 = 791.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,252.60x = 3,379.47 × 791.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,252.60x = 2,676,202.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,676,202.29/2,252.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,188.05

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