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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,525.33, 3,788.61 and 793.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,525.33, 3,788.61 and 793.96 is: 1,191.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,525.33 : 3,788.61 = 793.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,525.33/3,788.61 = 793.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,525.33x = 3,788.61 × 793.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,525.33x = 3,007,995.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,007,995.32/2,525.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,191.13

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