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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,545.97, 3,818.66 and 791.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,545.97, 3,818.66 and 791.10 is: 1,186.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,545.97 : 3,818.66 = 791.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,545.97/3,818.66 = 791.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,545.97x = 3,818.66 × 791.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,545.97x = 3,020,937.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,020,937.97/2,545.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,186.56

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