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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,529.99, 3,794.99 and 798.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,529.99, 3,794.99 and 798.75 is: 1,198.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,529.99 : 3,794.99 = 798.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,529.99/3,794.99 = 798.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,529.99x = 3,794.99 × 798.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,529.99x = 3,031,244.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,031,244.27/2,529.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,198.13

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