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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,527.19, 3,790.98 and 795.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,527.19, 3,790.98 and 795.81 is: 1,193.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,527.19 : 3,790.98 = 795.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,527.19/3,790.98 = 795.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,527.19x = 3,790.98 × 795.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,527.19x = 3,016,899.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,016,899.79/2,527.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,193.78

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