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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,529.16, 3,793.74 and 797.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,529.16, 3,793.74 and 797.77 is: 1,196.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,529.16 : 3,793.74 = 797.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,529.16/3,793.74 = 797.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,529.16x = 3,793.74 × 797.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,529.16x = 3,026,531.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,026,531.96/2,529.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,196.66

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