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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,528.52, 3,792.24 and 796.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,528.52, 3,792.24 and 796.74 is: 1,194.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,528.52 : 3,792.24 = 796.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,528.52/3,792.24 = 796.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,528.52x = 3,792.24 × 796.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,528.52x = 3,021,429.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,021,429.30/2,528.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,194.94

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