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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,530.02, 3,794.49 and 798.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,530.02, 3,794.49 and 798.24 is: 1,197.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,530.02 : 3,794.49 = 798.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,530.02/3,794.49 = 798.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,530.02x = 3,794.49 × 798.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,530.02x = 3,028,913.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,028,913.70/2,530.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,197.19

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