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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,521.92, 3,783.27 and 790.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,521.92, 3,783.27 and 790.14 is: 1,185.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,521.92 : 3,783.27 = 790.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,521.92/3,783.27 = 790.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,521.92x = 3,783.27 × 790.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,521.92x = 2,989,312.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,989,312.96/2,521.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,185.33

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