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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,528.99, 3,793.49 and 797.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,528.99, 3,793.49 and 797.75 is: 1,196.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,528.99 : 3,793.49 = 797.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,528.99/3,793.49 = 797.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,528.99x = 3,793.49 × 797.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,528.99x = 3,026,252.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,026,252.66/2,528.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,196.63

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