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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,529.44, 3,794.15 and 798.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,529.44, 3,794.15 and 798.20 is: 1,197.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,529.44 : 3,794.15 = 798.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,529.44/3,794.15 = 798.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,529.44x = 3,794.15 × 798.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,529.44x = 3,028,467.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,028,467.57/2,529.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,197.29

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