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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,529.66, 3,794.49 and 798.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,529.66, 3,794.49 and 798.27 is: 1,197.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,529.66 : 3,794.49 = 798.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,529.66/3,794.49 = 798.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,529.66x = 3,794.49 × 798.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,529.66x = 3,029,027.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,029,027.53/2,529.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,197.41

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