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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,527.30, 3,789.87 and 794.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,527.30, 3,789.87 and 794.98 is: 1,192.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,527.30 : 3,789.87 = 794.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,527.30/3,789.87 = 794.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,527.30x = 3,789.87 × 794.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,527.30x = 3,012,870.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,012,870.85/2,527.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,192.13

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