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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,524.37, 3,786.55 and 793.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,524.37, 3,786.55 and 793.13 is: 1,189.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,524.37 : 3,786.55 = 793.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,524.37/3,786.55 = 793.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,524.37x = 3,786.55 × 793.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,524.37x = 3,003,205.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,003,205.49/2,524.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,189.69

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