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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,525.04, 3,787.76 and 793.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,525.04, 3,787.76 and 793.66 is: 1,190.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,525.04 : 3,787.76 = 793.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,525.04/3,787.76 = 793.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,525.04x = 3,787.76 × 793.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,525.04x = 3,006,193.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,006,193.60/2,525.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,190.55

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