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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,526.33, 3,790.11 and 794.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,526.33, 3,790.11 and 794.96 is: 1,192.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,526.33 : 3,790.11 = 794.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,526.33/3,790.11 = 794.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,526.33x = 3,790.11 × 794.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,526.33x = 3,012,985.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,012,985.85/2,526.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,192.63

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