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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,527.14, 3,790.68 and 795.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,527.14, 3,790.68 and 795.78 is: 1,193.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,527.14 : 3,790.68 = 795.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,527.14/3,790.68 = 795.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,527.14x = 3,790.68 × 795.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,527.14x = 3,016,547.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,016,547.33/2,527.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,193.66

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