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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,522.12, 3,783.54 and 790.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,522.12, 3,783.54 and 790.16 is: 1,185.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,522.12 : 3,783.54 = 790.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,522.12/3,783.54 = 790.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,522.12x = 3,783.54 × 790.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,522.12x = 2,989,601.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,989,601.97/2,522.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,185.35

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