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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,550.24, 3,825.35 and 795.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,550.24, 3,825.35 and 795.20 is: 1,192.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,550.24 : 3,825.35 = 795.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,550.24/3,825.35 = 795.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,550.24x = 3,825.35 × 795.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,550.24x = 3,041,895.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,041,895.22/2,550.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,192.79

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