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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,546.38, 3,820.16 and 791.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,546.38, 3,820.16 and 791.29 is: 1,187.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,546.38 : 3,820.16 = 791.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,546.38/3,820.16 = 791.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,546.38x = 3,820.16 × 791.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,546.38x = 3,022,854.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,022,854.41/2,546.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,187.12

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