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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,548.65, 3,822.30 and 793.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,548.65, 3,822.30 and 793.65 is: 1,190.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,548.65 : 3,822.30 = 793.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,548.65/3,822.30 = 793.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,548.65x = 3,822.30 × 793.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,548.65x = 3,033,568.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,033,568.40/2,548.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,190.26

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