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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,526.50, 3,790.42 and 795.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,526.50, 3,790.42 and 795.12 is: 1,192.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,526.50 : 3,790.42 = 795.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,526.50/3,790.42 = 795.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,526.50x = 3,790.42 × 795.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,526.50x = 3,013,838.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,013,838.75/2,526.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,192.89

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