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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,546.51, 3,818.30 and 791.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,546.51, 3,818.30 and 791.06 is: 1,186.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,546.51 : 3,818.30 = 791.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,546.51/3,818.30 = 791.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,546.51x = 3,818.30 × 791.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,546.51x = 3,020,481.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,020,481.35/2,546.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,186.13

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