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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,528.33, 3,793.10 and 796.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,528.33, 3,793.10 and 796.95 is: 1,195.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,528.33 : 3,793.10 = 796.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,528.33/3,793.10 = 796.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,528.33x = 3,793.10 × 796.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,528.33x = 3,022,907.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,022,907.06/2,528.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,195.62

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