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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,548.48, 3,823.32 and 793.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,548.48, 3,823.32 and 793.40 is: 1,190.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,548.48 : 3,823.32 = 793.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,548.48/3,823.32 = 793.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,548.48x = 3,823.32 × 793.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,548.48x = 3,033,422.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,033,422.09/2,548.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,190.29

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