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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,525.58, 3,788.99 and 794.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,525.58, 3,788.99 and 794.21 is: 1,191.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,525.58 : 3,788.99 = 794.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,525.58/3,788.99 = 794.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,525.58x = 3,788.99 × 794.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,525.58x = 3,009,253.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,009,253.75/2,525.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,191.51

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