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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,527.92, 3,792.12 and 796.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,527.92, 3,792.12 and 796.56 is: 1,194.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,527.92 : 3,792.12 = 796.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,527.92/3,792.12 = 796.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,527.92x = 3,792.12 × 796.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,527.92x = 3,020,651.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,020,651.11/2,527.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,194.92

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