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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,531.36, 3,796 and 799.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,531.36, 3,796 and 799.52 is: 1,198.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,531.36 : 3,796 = 799.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,531.36/3,796 = 799.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,531.36x = 3,796 × 799.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,531.36x = 3,034,977.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,034,977.92/2,531.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,198.95

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