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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,523.05, 3,784.03 and 790.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,523.05, 3,784.03 and 790.73 is: 1,185.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,523.05 : 3,784.03 = 790.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,523.05/3,784.03 = 790.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,523.05x = 3,784.03 × 790.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,523.05x = 2,992,146.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,992,146.04/2,523.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,185.92

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