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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,545.40, 3,818.20 and 790.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,545.40, 3,818.20 and 790.58 is: 1,185.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,545.40 : 3,818.20 = 790.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,545.40/3,818.20 = 790.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,545.40x = 3,818.20 × 790.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,545.40x = 3,018,600.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,018,600.13/2,545.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,185.90

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