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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,252.84, 3,379.60 and 791.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,252.84, 3,379.60 and 791.65 is: 1,187.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,252.84 : 3,379.60 = 791.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,252.84/3,379.60 = 791.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,252.84x = 3,379.60 × 791.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,252.84x = 2,675,453.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,675,453.82/2,252.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,187.59

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