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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,526.39, 3,790.19 and 795

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,526.39, 3,790.19 and 795 is: 1,192.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,526.39 : 3,790.19 = 795 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,526.39/3,790.19 = 795/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,526.39x = 3,790.19 × 795
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,526.39x = 3,013,197.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,013,197.08/2,526.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,192.69

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