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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,548.40, 3,822.51 and 793.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,548.40, 3,822.51 and 793.40 is: 1,190.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,548.40 : 3,822.51 = 793.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,548.40/3,822.51 = 793.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,548.40x = 3,822.51 × 793.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,548.40x = 3,032,779.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,032,779.43/2,548.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,190.07

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