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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,528.01, 3,792.15 and 796.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,528.01, 3,792.15 and 796.50 is: 1,194.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,528.01 : 3,792.15 = 796.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,528.01/3,792.15 = 796.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,528.01x = 3,792.15 × 796.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,528.01x = 3,020,447.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,020,447.48/2,528.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,194.79

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