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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,531.32, 3,796.85 and 799.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,531.32, 3,796.85 and 799.81 is: 1,199.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,531.32 : 3,796.85 = 799.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,531.32/3,796.85 = 799.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,531.32x = 3,796.85 × 799.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,531.32x = 3,036,766.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,036,766.09/2,531.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,199.68

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