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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,530.67, 3,796.19 and 799.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,530.67, 3,796.19 and 799.25 is: 1,198.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,530.67 : 3,796.19 = 799.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,530.67/3,796.19 = 799.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,530.67x = 3,796.19 × 799.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,530.67x = 3,034,104.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,034,104.86/2,530.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,198.93

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