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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,527.80, 3,792.28 and 796.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,527.80, 3,792.28 and 796.38 is: 1,194.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,527.80 : 3,792.28 = 796.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,527.80/3,792.28 = 796.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,527.80x = 3,792.28 × 796.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,527.80x = 3,020,095.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,020,095.95/2,527.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,194.75

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