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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,528.49, 3,792.74 and 797.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,528.49, 3,792.74 and 797.25 is: 1,195.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,528.49 : 3,792.74 = 797.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,528.49/3,792.74 = 797.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,528.49x = 3,792.74 × 797.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,528.49x = 3,023,757.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,023,757.98/2,528.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,195.88

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