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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,526.86, 3,790.38 and 795.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,526.86, 3,790.38 and 795.50 is: 1,193.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,526.86 : 3,790.38 = 795.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,526.86/3,790.38 = 795.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,526.86x = 3,790.38 × 795.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,526.86x = 3,015,247.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,015,247.29/2,526.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,193.28

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