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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,572.05, 3,858.65 and 793.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,572.05, 3,858.65 and 793.13 is: 1,189.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,572.05 : 3,858.65 = 793.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,572.05/3,858.65 = 793.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,572.05x = 3,858.65 × 793.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,572.05x = 3,060,390.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,060,390.79/2,572.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,189.86

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