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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,545.28, 3,818.04 and 791.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,545.28, 3,818.04 and 791.48 is: 1,187.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,545.28 : 3,818.04 = 791.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,545.28/3,818.04 = 791.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,545.28x = 3,818.04 × 791.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,545.28x = 3,021,902.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,021,902.30/2,545.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,187.26

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