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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,546.41, 3,820.22 and 791.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,546.41, 3,820.22 and 791.33 is: 1,187.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,546.41 : 3,820.22 = 791.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,546.41/3,820.22 = 791.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,546.41x = 3,820.22 × 791.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,546.41x = 3,023,054.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,023,054.69/2,546.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,187.18

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