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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,546.91, 3,820.91 and 791.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,546.91, 3,820.91 and 791.87 is: 1,187.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,546.91 : 3,820.91 = 791.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,546.91/3,820.91 = 791.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,546.91x = 3,820.91 × 791.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,546.91x = 3,025,640.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,025,640.94/2,546.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,187.97

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