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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,529.28, 3,794.34 and 798.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,529.28, 3,794.34 and 798.28 is: 1,197.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,529.28 : 3,794.34 = 798.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,529.28/3,794.34 = 798.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,529.28x = 3,794.34 × 798.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,529.28x = 3,028,945.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,028,945.74/2,529.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,197.55

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