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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,527.93, 3,791.89 and 796.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,527.93, 3,791.89 and 796.69 is: 1,195.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,527.93 : 3,791.89 = 796.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,527.93/3,791.89 = 796.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,527.93x = 3,791.89 × 796.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,527.93x = 3,020,952.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,020,952.36/2,527.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,195.03

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