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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,640.32, 3,959.31 and 791.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,640.32, 3,959.31 and 791.09 is: 1,186.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,640.32 : 3,959.31 = 791.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,640.32/3,959.31 = 791.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,640.32x = 3,959.31 × 791.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,640.32x = 3,132,173.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,132,173.03/2,640.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,186.28

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