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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,525.42, 3,788.31 and 794

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,525.42, 3,788.31 and 794 is: 1,191.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,525.42 : 3,788.31 = 794 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,525.42/3,788.31 = 794/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,525.42x = 3,788.31 × 794
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,525.42x = 3,007,918.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,007,918.14/2,525.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,191.06

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