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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,522.68, 3,783.78 and 790.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,522.68, 3,783.78 and 790.36 is: 1,185.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,522.68 : 3,783.78 = 790.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,522.68/3,783.78 = 790.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,522.68x = 3,783.78 × 790.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,522.68x = 2,990,548.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,990,548.36/2,522.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,185.46

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