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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,550.62, 3,826.52 and 795.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,550.62, 3,826.52 and 795.54 is: 1,193.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,550.62 : 3,826.52 = 795.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,550.62/3,826.52 = 795.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,550.62x = 3,826.52 × 795.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,550.62x = 3,044,149.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,044,149.72/2,550.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,193.49

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