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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,546.27, 3,819.20 and 791.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,546.27, 3,819.20 and 791.21 is: 1,186.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,546.27 : 3,819.20 = 791.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,546.27/3,819.20 = 791.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,546.27x = 3,819.20 × 791.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,546.27x = 3,021,772.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,021,772.11/2,546.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,186.74

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