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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,524.92, 3,787.99 and 793.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,524.92, 3,787.99 and 793.55 is: 1,190.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,524.92 : 3,787.99 = 793.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,524.92/3,787.99 = 793.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,524.92x = 3,787.99 × 793.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,524.92x = 3,005,947.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,005,947.88/2,524.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,190.51

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