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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,527.76, 3,791.76 and 796.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,527.76, 3,791.76 and 796.52 is: 1,194.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,527.76 : 3,791.76 = 796.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,527.76/3,791.76 = 796.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,527.76x = 3,791.76 × 796.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,527.76x = 3,020,212.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,020,212.68/2,527.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,194.82

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