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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,525.10, 3,787.38 and 793.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,525.10, 3,787.38 and 793.50 is: 1,190.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,525.10 : 3,787.38 = 793.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,525.10/3,787.38 = 793.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,525.10x = 3,787.38 × 793.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,525.10x = 3,005,286.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,005,286.03/2,525.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,190.17

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