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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,521.52, 3,782.28 and 790.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,521.52, 3,782.28 and 790.14 is: 1,185.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,521.52 : 3,782.28 = 790.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,521.52/3,782.28 = 790.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,521.52x = 3,782.28 × 790.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,521.52x = 2,988,530.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,988,530.72/2,521.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,185.21

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