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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,528.76, 3,793.26 and 797.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,528.76, 3,793.26 and 797.52 is: 1,196.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,528.76 : 3,793.26 = 797.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,528.76/3,793.26 = 797.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,528.76x = 3,793.26 × 797.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,528.76x = 3,025,200.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,025,200.72/2,528.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,196.32

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