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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,548.67, 3,823.11 and 793.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,548.67, 3,823.11 and 793.71 is: 1,190.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,548.67 : 3,823.11 = 793.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,548.67/3,823.11 = 793.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,548.67x = 3,823.11 × 793.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,548.67x = 3,034,417.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,034,417.55/2,548.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,190.59

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