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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,525.12, 3,788.08 and 793.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,525.12, 3,788.08 and 793.20 is: 1,189.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,525.12 : 3,788.08 = 793.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,525.12/3,788.08 = 793.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,525.12x = 3,788.08 × 793.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,525.12x = 3,004,705.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,004,705.06/2,525.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,189.93

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