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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,526.26, 3,789.94 and 794.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,526.26, 3,789.94 and 794.76 is: 1,192.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,526.26 : 3,789.94 = 794.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,526.26/3,789.94 = 794.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,526.26x = 3,789.94 × 794.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,526.26x = 3,012,092.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,012,092.71/2,526.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,192.31

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