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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,549.15, 3,824.17 and 794.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,549.15, 3,824.17 and 794.03 is: 1,191.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,549.15 : 3,824.17 = 794.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,549.15/3,824.17 = 794.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,549.15x = 3,824.17 × 794.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,549.15x = 3,036,497.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,036,497.59/2,549.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,191.18

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