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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,526.27, 3,788.85 and 794.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,526.27, 3,788.85 and 794.49 is: 1,191.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,526.27 : 3,788.85 = 794.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,526.27/3,788.85 = 794.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,526.27x = 3,788.85 × 794.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,526.27x = 3,010,203.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,010,203.44/2,526.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,191.56

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