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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,550.43, 3,824.60 and 794.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,550.43, 3,824.60 and 794.84 is: 1,191.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,550.43 : 3,824.60 = 794.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,550.43/3,824.60 = 794.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,550.43x = 3,824.60 × 794.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,550.43x = 3,039,921.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,039,921.97/2,550.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,191.93

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