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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,526.45, 3,790.29 and 795.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,526.45, 3,790.29 and 795.08 is: 1,192.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,526.45 : 3,790.29 = 795.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,526.45/3,790.29 = 795.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,526.45x = 3,790.29 × 795.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,526.45x = 3,013,560.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,013,560.85/2,526.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,192.80

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