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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,529.56, 3,794.34 and 798.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,529.56, 3,794.34 and 798.19 is: 1,197.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,529.56 : 3,794.34 = 798.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,529.56/3,794.34 = 798.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,529.56x = 3,794.34 × 798.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,529.56x = 3,028,597.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,028,597.75/2,529.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,197.28

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