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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,526.67, 3,790.61 and 795.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,526.67, 3,790.61 and 795.30 is: 1,193.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,526.67 : 3,790.61 = 795.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,526.67/3,790.61 = 795.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,526.67x = 3,790.61 × 795.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,526.67x = 3,014,672.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,014,672.13/2,526.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,193.14

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