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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,524.16, 3,785.16 and 792.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,524.16, 3,785.16 and 792.38 is: 1,188.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,524.16 : 3,785.16 = 792.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,524.16/3,785.16 = 792.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,524.16x = 3,785.16 × 792.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,524.16x = 2,999,285.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,999,285.08/2,524.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,188.23

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