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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,521.28, 3,781.92 and 791.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,521.28, 3,781.92 and 791.12 is: 1,186.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,521.28 : 3,781.92 = 791.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,521.28/3,781.92 = 791.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,521.28x = 3,781.92 × 791.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,521.28x = 2,991,964.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,991,964.97/2,521.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,186.68

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