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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,547.36, 3,821.64 and 792.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,547.36, 3,821.64 and 792.24 is: 1,188.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,547.36 : 3,821.64 = 792.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,547.36/3,821.64 = 792.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,547.36x = 3,821.64 × 792.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,547.36x = 3,027,656.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,027,656.07/2,547.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,188.55

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