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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,546.49, 3,818.21 and 790.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,546.49, 3,818.21 and 790.97 is: 1,185.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,546.49 : 3,818.21 = 790.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,546.49/3,818.21 = 790.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,546.49x = 3,818.21 × 790.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,546.49x = 3,020,073.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,020,073.19/2,546.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,185.98

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