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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,526.09, 3,789.30 and 794.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,526.09, 3,789.30 and 794.72 is: 1,192.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,526.09 : 3,789.30 = 794.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,526.09/3,789.30 = 794.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,526.09x = 3,789.30 × 794.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,526.09x = 3,011,413.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,011,413.55/2,526.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,192.12

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