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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,524.75, 3,787.26 and 793.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,524.75, 3,787.26 and 793.51 is: 1,190.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,524.75 : 3,787.26 = 793.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,524.75/3,787.26 = 793.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,524.75x = 3,787.26 × 793.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,524.75x = 3,005,228.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,005,228.68/2,524.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,190.31

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