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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,526.98, 3,789.15 and 795.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,526.98, 3,789.15 and 795.14 is: 1,192.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,526.98 : 3,789.15 = 795.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,526.98/3,789.15 = 795.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,526.98x = 3,789.15 × 795.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,526.98x = 3,012,904.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,012,904.73/2,526.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,192.29

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