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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,546.23, 3,819.94 and 791.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,546.23, 3,819.94 and 791.14 is: 1,186.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,546.23 : 3,819.94 = 791.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,546.23/3,819.94 = 791.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,546.23x = 3,819.94 × 791.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,546.23x = 3,022,107.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,022,107.33/2,546.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,186.89

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