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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,529.51, 3,794.40 and 798

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,529.51, 3,794.40 and 798 is: 1,197.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,529.51 : 3,794.40 = 798 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,529.51/3,794.40 = 798/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,529.51x = 3,794.40 × 798
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,529.51x = 3,027,931.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,027,931.20/2,529.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,197.04

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