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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,527, 3,790.50 and 795.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,527, 3,790.50 and 795.63 is: 1,193.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,527 : 3,790.50 = 795.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,527/3,790.50 = 795.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,527x = 3,790.50 × 795.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,527x = 3,015,835.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,015,835.52/2,527
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,193.45

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