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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,525.26, 3,788.02 and 794.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,525.26, 3,788.02 and 794.02 is: 1,191.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,525.26 : 3,788.02 = 794.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,525.26/3,788.02 = 794.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,525.26x = 3,788.02 × 794.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,525.26x = 3,007,763.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,007,763.64/2,525.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,191.07

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