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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,549.03, 3,823.33 and 793.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,549.03, 3,823.33 and 793.96 is: 1,190.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,549.03 : 3,823.33 = 793.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,549.03/3,823.33 = 793.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,549.03x = 3,823.33 × 793.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,549.03x = 3,035,548.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,035,548.00/2,549.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,190.87

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