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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,524.59, 3,787.04 and 793.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,524.59, 3,787.04 and 793.22 is: 1,189.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,524.59 : 3,787.04 = 793.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,524.59/3,787.04 = 793.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,524.59x = 3,787.04 × 793.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,524.59x = 3,003,953.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,003,953.12/2,524.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,189.88

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