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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,547.60, 3,820.25 and 792.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,547.60, 3,820.25 and 792.09 is: 1,187.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,547.60 : 3,820.25 = 792.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,547.60/3,820.25 = 792.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,547.60x = 3,820.25 × 792.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,547.60x = 3,025,977.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,025,977.86/2,547.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,187.78

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