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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,529.50, 3,794.93 and 798.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,529.50, 3,794.93 and 798.13 is: 1,197.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,529.50 : 3,794.93 = 798.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,529.50/3,794.93 = 798.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,529.50x = 3,794.93 × 798.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,529.50x = 3,028,824.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,028,824.52/2,529.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,197.40

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