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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,521.48, 3,781.98 and 790.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,521.48, 3,781.98 and 790.12 is: 1,185.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,521.48 : 3,781.98 = 790.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,521.48/3,781.98 = 790.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,521.48x = 3,781.98 × 790.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,521.48x = 2,988,218.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,988,218.04/2,521.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,185.10

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