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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,527.98, 3,792.57 and 796.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,527.98, 3,792.57 and 796.59 is: 1,195.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,527.98 : 3,792.57 = 796.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,527.98/3,792.57 = 796.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,527.98x = 3,792.57 × 796.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,527.98x = 3,021,123.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,021,123.34/2,527.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,195.07

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