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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,523.16, 3,783.66 and 791.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,523.16, 3,783.66 and 791.38 is: 1,186.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,523.16 : 3,783.66 = 791.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,523.16/3,783.66 = 791.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,523.16x = 3,783.66 × 791.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,523.16x = 2,994,312.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,994,312.85/2,523.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,186.73

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