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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,548.77, 3,823.70 and 793.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,548.77, 3,823.70 and 793.73 is: 1,190.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,548.77 : 3,823.70 = 793.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,548.77/3,823.70 = 793.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,548.77x = 3,823.70 × 793.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,548.77x = 3,034,992.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,034,992.98/2,548.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,190.77

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