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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,549.04, 3,823.47 and 794.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,549.04, 3,823.47 and 794.04 is: 1,191.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,549.04 : 3,823.47 = 794.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,549.04/3,823.47 = 794.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,549.04x = 3,823.47 × 794.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,549.04x = 3,035,988.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,035,988.12/2,549.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,191.03

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