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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,527.45, 3,791.79 and 796.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,527.45, 3,791.79 and 796.08 is: 1,194.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,527.45 : 3,791.79 = 796.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,527.45/3,791.79 = 796.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,527.45x = 3,791.79 × 796.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,527.45x = 3,018,558.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,018,558.83/2,527.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,194.31

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