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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,524.62, 3,787.29 and 792.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,524.62, 3,787.29 and 792.66 is: 1,189.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,524.62 : 3,787.29 = 792.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,524.62/3,787.29 = 792.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,524.62x = 3,787.29 × 792.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,524.62x = 3,002,033.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,002,033.29/2,524.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,189.10

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