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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,546.28, 3,819.54 and 792.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,546.28, 3,819.54 and 792.50 is: 1,188.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,546.28 : 3,819.54 = 792.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,546.28/3,819.54 = 792.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,546.28x = 3,819.54 × 792.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,546.28x = 3,026,966.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,026,966.35/2,546.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,188.78

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