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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,522.52, 3,783.24 and 790.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,522.52, 3,783.24 and 790.74 is: 1,185.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,522.52 : 3,783.24 = 790.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,522.52/3,783.24 = 790.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,522.52x = 3,783.24 × 790.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,522.52x = 2,991,559.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,991,559.20/2,522.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,185.94

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