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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,525.49, 3,788.84 and 794.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,525.49, 3,788.84 and 794.11 is: 1,191.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,525.49 : 3,788.84 = 794.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,525.49/3,788.84 = 794.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,525.49x = 3,788.84 × 794.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,525.49x = 3,008,756.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,008,756.50/2,525.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,191.36

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