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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,549.73, 3,824.60 and 794.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,549.73, 3,824.60 and 794.70 is: 1,192.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,549.73 : 3,824.60 = 794.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,549.73/3,824.60 = 794.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,549.73x = 3,824.60 × 794.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,549.73x = 3,039,409.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,039,409.62/2,549.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,192.05

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