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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,528.21, 3,792.91 and 796.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,528.21, 3,792.91 and 796.83 is: 1,195.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,528.21 : 3,792.91 = 796.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,528.21/3,792.91 = 796.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,528.21x = 3,792.91 × 796.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,528.21x = 3,022,305.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,022,305.47/2,528.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,195.44

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