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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,550.24, 3,825.75 and 795.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,550.24, 3,825.75 and 795.41 is: 1,193.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,550.24 : 3,825.75 = 795.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,550.24/3,825.75 = 795.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,550.24x = 3,825.75 × 795.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,550.24x = 3,043,039.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,043,039.81/2,550.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,193.24

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