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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,525.76, 3,788.76 and 794.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,525.76, 3,788.76 and 794.52 is: 1,191.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,525.76 : 3,788.76 = 794.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,525.76/3,788.76 = 794.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,525.76x = 3,788.76 × 794.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,525.76x = 3,010,245.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,010,245.60/2,525.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,191.82

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