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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,549.04, 3,822.44 and 793.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,549.04, 3,822.44 and 793.56 is: 1,189.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,549.04 : 3,822.44 = 793.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,549.04/3,822.44 = 793.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,549.04x = 3,822.44 × 793.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,549.04x = 3,033,335.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,033,335.49/2,549.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,189.99

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