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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,525.73, 3,789.02 and 794.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,525.73, 3,789.02 and 794.25 is: 1,191.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,525.73 : 3,789.02 = 794.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,525.73/3,789.02 = 794.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,525.73x = 3,789.02 × 794.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,525.73x = 3,009,425.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,009,425.16/2,525.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,191.51

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