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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,527.92, 3,790.92 and 796.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,527.92, 3,790.92 and 796.08 is: 1,193.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,527.92 : 3,790.92 = 796.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,527.92/3,790.92 = 796.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,527.92x = 3,790.92 × 796.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,527.92x = 3,017,875.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,017,875.59/2,527.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,193.82

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