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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,530.36, 3,795.52 and 798.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,530.36, 3,795.52 and 798.99 is: 1,198.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,530.36 : 3,795.52 = 798.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,530.36/3,795.52 = 798.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,530.36x = 3,795.52 × 798.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,530.36x = 3,032,582.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,032,582.52/2,530.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,198.48

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