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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,528.88, 3,793.38 and 797.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,528.88, 3,793.38 and 797.50 is: 1,196.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,528.88 : 3,793.38 = 797.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,528.88/3,793.38 = 797.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,528.88x = 3,793.38 × 797.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,528.88x = 3,025,220.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,025,220.55/2,528.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,196.27

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