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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,527.12, 3,791.08 and 795.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,527.12, 3,791.08 and 795.20 is: 1,192.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,527.12 : 3,791.08 = 795.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,527.12/3,791.08 = 795.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,527.12x = 3,791.08 × 795.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,527.12x = 3,014,666.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,014,666.82/2,527.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,192.93

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