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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,526.50, 3,789.88 and 795.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,526.50, 3,789.88 and 795.26 is: 1,192.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,526.50 : 3,789.88 = 795.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,526.50/3,789.88 = 795.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,526.50x = 3,789.88 × 795.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,526.50x = 3,013,939.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,013,939.97/2,526.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,192.93

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