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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,545.50, 3,818.51 and 790.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,545.50, 3,818.51 and 790.44 is: 1,185.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,545.50 : 3,818.51 = 790.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,545.50/3,818.51 = 790.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,545.50x = 3,818.51 × 790.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,545.50x = 3,018,287.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,018,287.74/2,545.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,185.73

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