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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,529.98, 3,794.92 and 798.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,529.98, 3,794.92 and 798.60 is: 1,197.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,529.98 : 3,794.92 = 798.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,529.98/3,794.92 = 798.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,529.98x = 3,794.92 × 798.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,529.98x = 3,030,623.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,030,623.11/2,529.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,197.88

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