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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,550.15, 3,825.58 and 795.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,550.15, 3,825.58 and 795.28 is: 1,193.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,550.15 : 3,825.58 = 795.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,550.15/3,825.58 = 795.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,550.15x = 3,825.58 × 795.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,550.15x = 3,042,407.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,042,407.26/2,550.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,193.03

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