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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,530.76, 3,796.62 and 799.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,530.76, 3,796.62 and 799.64 is: 1,199.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,530.76 : 3,796.62 = 799.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,530.76/3,796.62 = 799.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,530.76x = 3,796.62 × 799.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,530.76x = 3,035,929.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,035,929.22/2,530.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,199.61

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