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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,527.20, 3,789.18 and 795.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,527.20, 3,789.18 and 795.42 is: 1,192.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,527.20 : 3,789.18 = 795.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,527.20/3,789.18 = 795.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,527.20x = 3,789.18 × 795.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,527.20x = 3,013,989.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,013,989.56/2,527.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,192.62

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