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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,527.24, 3,791.04 and 795.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,527.24, 3,791.04 and 795.84 is: 1,193.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,527.24 : 3,791.04 = 795.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,527.24/3,791.04 = 795.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,527.24x = 3,791.04 × 795.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,527.24x = 3,017,061.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,017,061.27/2,527.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,193.82

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