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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,525.67, 3,789.11 and 794.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,525.67, 3,789.11 and 794.30 is: 1,191.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,525.67 : 3,789.11 = 794.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,525.67/3,789.11 = 794.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,525.67x = 3,789.11 × 794.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,525.67x = 3,009,673.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,009,673.11/2,525.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,191.63

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