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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,530.18, 3,795.84 and 798.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,530.18, 3,795.84 and 798.76 is: 1,198.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,530.18 : 3,795.84 = 798.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,530.18/3,795.84 = 798.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,530.18x = 3,795.84 × 798.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,530.18x = 3,031,965.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,031,965.16/2,530.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,198.32

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