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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,529.36, 3,794.04 and 798.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,529.36, 3,794.04 and 798.39 is: 1,197.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,529.36 : 3,794.04 = 798.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,529.36/3,794.04 = 798.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,529.36x = 3,794.04 × 798.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,529.36x = 3,029,123.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,029,123.60/2,529.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,197.59

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