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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,526.48, 3,790.32 and 795.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,526.48, 3,790.32 and 795.11 is: 1,192.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,526.48 : 3,790.32 = 795.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,526.48/3,790.32 = 795.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,526.48x = 3,790.32 × 795.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,526.48x = 3,013,702.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,013,702.38/2,526.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,192.85

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