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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,571.06, 3,856.62 and 792.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,571.06, 3,856.62 and 792.12 is: 1,188.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,571.06 : 3,856.62 = 792.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,571.06/3,856.62 = 792.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,571.06x = 3,856.62 × 792.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,571.06x = 3,054,905.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,054,905.83/2,571.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,188.19

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