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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,526.25, 3,789.51 and 795.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,526.25, 3,789.51 and 795.01 is: 1,192.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,526.25 : 3,789.51 = 795.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,526.25/3,789.51 = 795.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,526.25x = 3,789.51 × 795.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,526.25x = 3,012,698.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,012,698.35/2,526.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,192.56

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