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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,548.13, 3,822.23 and 793.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,548.13, 3,822.23 and 793.19 is: 1,189.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,548.13 : 3,822.23 = 793.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,548.13/3,822.23 = 793.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,548.13x = 3,822.23 × 793.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,548.13x = 3,031,766.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,031,766.15/2,548.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,189.80

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