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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,525.24, 3,788.46 and 793.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,525.24, 3,788.46 and 793.86 is: 1,190.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,525.24 : 3,788.46 = 793.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,525.24/3,788.46 = 793.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,525.24x = 3,788.46 × 793.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,525.24x = 3,007,506.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,007,506.86/2,525.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,190.98

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