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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,523.04, 3,785.19 and 791.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,523.04, 3,785.19 and 791.68 is: 1,187.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,523.04 : 3,785.19 = 791.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,523.04/3,785.19 = 791.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,523.04x = 3,785.19 × 791.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,523.04x = 2,996,642.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,996,642.27/2,523.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,187.71

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