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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,640.01, 3,958.89 and 791.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,640.01, 3,958.89 and 791.38 is: 1,186.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,640.01 : 3,958.89 = 791.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,640.01/3,958.89 = 791.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,640.01x = 3,958.89 × 791.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,640.01x = 3,132,986.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,132,986.37/2,640.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,186.74

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