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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,548.98, 3,823.64 and 794.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,548.98, 3,823.64 and 794.15 is: 1,191.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,548.98 : 3,823.64 = 794.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,548.98/3,823.64 = 794.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,548.98x = 3,823.64 × 794.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,548.98x = 3,036,520.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,036,520.62/2,548.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,191.27

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