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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,553.04, 3,828.44 and 797.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,553.04, 3,828.44 and 797.56 is: 1,195.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,553.04 : 3,828.44 = 797.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,553.04/3,828.44 = 797.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,553.04x = 3,828.44 × 797.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,553.04x = 3,053,410.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,053,410.61/2,553.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,195.99

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