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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,522.92, 3,784.22 and 791.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,522.92, 3,784.22 and 791.08 is: 1,186.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,522.92 : 3,784.22 = 791.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,522.92/3,784.22 = 791.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,522.92x = 3,784.22 × 791.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,522.92x = 2,993,620.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,993,620.76/2,522.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,186.57

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