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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,529.41, 3,794.52 and 797.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,529.41, 3,794.52 and 797.63 is: 1,196.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,529.41 : 3,794.52 = 797.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,529.41/3,794.52 = 797.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,529.41x = 3,794.52 × 797.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,529.41x = 3,026,622.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,026,622.99/2,529.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,196.57

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