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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,546.72, 3,820.14 and 791.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,546.72, 3,820.14 and 791.78 is: 1,187.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,546.72 : 3,820.14 = 791.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,546.72/3,820.14 = 791.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,546.72x = 3,820.14 × 791.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,546.72x = 3,024,689.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,024,689.12/2,546.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,187.68

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